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Sleepingonfreedom wins at Churchill Downs.

Owner

Dream Big Racing LLC (John P Wade) and Magdalena Racing (Sherri McPeek)

Trainer

Kenneth G. McPeek

Jockey

Hernandez Jr., Brian Joseph

Breeder

Jay Goodwin, Danny Guidry & Michael Hore

Earnings

$13,875

Color

Dark Bay or Brown

Pedigree

Sire Name Independence Hall

Dam Name Siesta

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