Soldier N Diplomat

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Soldier N Diplomat wins at Churchill Downs.

Owner

St. Elias Stable (Vincent Viola)

Trainer

Steven M. Asmussen

Jockey

Ortiz, Jose L.

Breeder

Machmer Hall

Earnings

$258,350

Color

Dark Bay or Brown

Pedigree

Sire Name Army Mule

Dam Name Diplomatic Miss

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