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Sleepingonfreedom wins at Churchill Downs.

Owner

Dream Big Racing LLC (John Wade) & Magdalena Racing (Sherri McPeek et al)

Trainer

Kenneth G. McPeek

Jockey

Esquivel, Emmanuel

Breeder

Jay Goodwin, Danny Guidry & Michael Hore

Earnings

$38,875

Color

Dark Bay or Brown

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