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Owner

West Point Thoroughbreds, Woodford Racing LLC and CJ Stables

Trainer

Claude R. McGaughey III

Jockey

Marin, Samuel

Breeder

St. Elias Stables, LLC & West PointThoroughbreds, Inc.

Earnings

$68,450

Color

Bay

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Features July 20, 2026

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Derby News April 18, 2026

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Oaks News April 5, 2025

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