Off victories in Hempt eliminations, Proof and Captain
Victorious are two new names in the Week 9 edition of Dave Little's "Road
to the Crawford Farms Meadowlands Pace", but the top three of Captain
Crunch, Bettor's Wish and Workin Ona Mystery remain intact, as all three take
the week off as they continue to prep for the $700,000 event.
#Paceyourself19
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Rank
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Horse
(Earnings – Mark)
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Driver, Trainer
Owner(s)
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Dave Little’s Comments
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1
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Captain Crunch
($1,050,806
– 1:47.2)
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S. Zeron, N. Johansson
3 Brothers Stables, Christina Takter, Rojan Stables,
Caviart Farms
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Clearly the leader of the 3-year-old colt pacing pack
with the North America Cup trophy sitting on his mantle. Will go after the
Cup-Pace double when elims are contested at the Big M a week from Saturday.
Johansson: “He trained (Wednesday) morning along with Caviart (Rockland) and
both were very good. They will train fast Saturday morning and then they
should be ready to go.”
Last
Race: 6/15 – WMP – North America Cup Final – 1st (1:47.2)
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2
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Bettor’s Wish
($639,556
– 1:49.3)
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D. Dunn, C. Ryder
Chris Ryder, Bella Racing, Fair Island Farm, Kenneth
Solomon
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Came up just short in The Cup. Can he score some revenge
on his arch-rival Captain Crunch in the Pace? Ryder: “He’s good. We are going
to qualify Saturday morning at the Meadowlands.”
Last
Race: 6/15 – WMP – North America Cup Final – 2nd (1:47.3)
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3
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Workin Ona Mystery
($258,567
– 1:49)
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T. Tetrick, B. Brown
Diamond Creek Racing, Stambaugh Leeman Stable, Alan
Keith, Wingfield Brothers
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The 7-5 NA Cup favorite reached three-quarters on the
point in 1:20 before settling for third. The Pace will feature a rematch of
the division’s Big Three. Brown: “He went a big mile in the North America Cup
but I don’t think there will be any repercussions for The Pace. He’ll train
on Friday or Saturday.”
Last
Race: 6/15 – WMP – North America Cup Final – 3rd (1:47.3)
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4
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Best In Show
($96,163
– 1:50.3)
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B. McClure, L. Toscano
Richard P Young, Joanne Young,
Craig W Henderson
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Still inexperienced sort is headed for some Ontario Sire
Stakes Gold action Saturday before returning to New Jersey to give The Pace a
go. Toscano: “He’s good. I don’t love my draw (post 8) for Saturday (in the
Ontario Sire Stakes Gold) but we decided to race instead of stay at the
Meadowlands and qualify. If he can’t go with the sire stake horses, then he
doesn’t belong with the others (in The Pace).”
Last
Race: 6/15 – WMP – North America Cup Final – 6th (1:48.2)
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5
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Air Force Hanover
($215,888
– 1:50.1)
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D. Dunn, B. Brown
Country Club Acres Inc.,
Joe Sbrocco, Richard M Lombardo,
W J Donovan
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Showed early speed before yielding and staying at the
rail the rest of the way to get second in his Hempt Elim. Brown: “I’m very
happy with him but he’s not quite as good as some of the other horses. I
don’t think he’s coming to The Pace. We are looking more towards the Adios.”
Last
Race: 6/22 – PcD – Hempt Elimination – 2nd (1:49.1)
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6
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Proof
($476,299
– 1:48.1)
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D. Miller, B. Brown
Diamond Creek Racing
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Reappears in the Top 10 after several weeks away off an
impressive 1:48.1 score in his Hempt Elimination as the 4-5 favorite. Brown:
“The week of training he had before that race was the best of his life. He
was unbelievable last week. We’ll decide after the Hempt what we will do
next, but I’m leaning towards the Meadowlands Pace.”
Last
Race: 6/22 – PcD – Hempt Elimination – 1st (1:48.1)
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7
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Hurrikane Emperor
($331,650
– 1:49.3)
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D. Dube, J. McDermott
Jonathan Klee Racing, Kuhen Racing, Pegasis Investment
Group, William Garofalo
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Sat the pocket throughout behind Captain Victorious’
improbably incredible mile in a Hempt Elim as the 3-2 public choice.
McDermott: “His earplugs never got pulled. We accomplished what we needed to
(by making it to the final). He scoped a little sick, so he’s been on
anti-biotics and I expect him to be better on Saturday.”
Last
Race: 6/22 – PcD – Hempt Elimination – 2nd (1:49)
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8
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Captain Victorious
($180,271
– 1:48.3)
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Y. Gingras, R. Burke
The Captain V Stable
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If you did not see his mile in the Hempt, do yourself a
favor and check it out. He was hounded every step of the way on the lead and
won in decisive fashion to earn a spot in the Top 10 for the first time.
Unbelievable! Burke: “I wasn’t that surprised at how good he was. I was
more surprised at how bad he was the start before (in the NA Cup). As for
last week, when the track at Pocono is like it was, you can go far on the
lead.”
Last
Race: 6/22 – PcD – Hempt Elimination – 1st (1:48.3)
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9
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De Los Cielos Deo
($217,758
– 1:48.4Q)
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D. Miller, R. Burke
Burke Racing Stable LLC,
Lawrence R Karr, J&T Silva-
Purnel & Libby, Weaver Bruscemi LLC
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Was sent to the gate as the 3-1 second choice in the
wagering, but did not live up to that billing, finishing seventh in The Cup.
Burke: “I still think he’s the best colt I have. I think being off for two
weeks is good for him. After the (1:48.4) qualifier followed by the big mile
in his NA Cup Elim followed by the disaster in the final, he needs some time
to recoup.”
Last
Race: 6/15 – WMP – North America Cup Final – 7th (1:49.3)
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10
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Caviart Rockland
($93,265
– 1:50.3)
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Y. Gingras, N. Johansson
Caviart Farms
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Finished second in a nice try in the NA Cup Consolation
after pacing home in :27. Johansson: “If it sets up well and he gets a trip,
he always closes very well, I think he has a legitimate shot to get a check
in The Pace. It’s better for me to have them (Caviart Rockland and Captain
Crunch) on two separate avenues as we get further into the season. Hopeflly,
Caviart can get into the Millstein and races like that.”
Last
Race: 6/15 – WMP – North America Cup Consolation – 2nd (1:49.1)
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MEADOWLANDS PACE ELIGIBLES IN CAPS – Supplements are
permitted per the conditions of the race
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Date
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Stakes
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Site
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Winner
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Trainer
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Driver
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2nd Horse
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3rd Horse
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Time
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5/4
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Pa. Sire Stakes
Pa. Sire Stakes
Pa. Sire Stakes
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Mea
Mea
Mea
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Southwind Ozzi
WORKIN ONA MYSTERY
LOVE ME SOME LOU
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B. Mac Kenzie
B. Brown
T. Cancelliere
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T. Tetrick
T. Tetrick
D. Miller
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PROOF
Wild Wild Western
Brassy Hanover
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Prince Of Tides
Captain Malicious
CAPTAIN VICTORIOUS
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1:50.4
1:50.1
1:50.4
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5/11
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Pa. All-Stars
Pa. All-Stars
Pa. All-Stars
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PcD
PcD
PcD
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BLOOD MONEY
Branquinho
AIR FORCE HANOVER
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N. Johansson
R. Schnittker
B. Brown
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S. Zeron
T. Buter
G. Napolitano, Jr.
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ESCAPETOTHEBEACH
LYONS NIGHT HAWK
Highlandbeachlover
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Brassy Hanover
Warrawee Unique
SUGAR FACTORY
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1:50
1:50.1
1:50.1
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5/13
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NY Sire Stakes
NY Sire Stakes
NY Sire Stakes
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MR
MR
MR
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Hickfromfrenchlick
Major March
Rollwithpapajoe
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R. Schnittker
L. Toscano
J. Bongiorno
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M. MacDonald
J. Bartlett
T. Buter
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American Mercury
Major Blake
REIGNING DEO
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Stone Hanover
Astaire
Covered Bridge
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1:55
1:55
1:56
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5/17
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NJ Sire Stakes
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M1
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HURRIKANE EMPEROR
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J. McDermott
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D. Dube
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Clintock
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Black Dan
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1:53.2
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5/18
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Art Rooney Elim.
Art Rooney Elim.
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YR
YR
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AIR FORCE HANOVER
BETTOR’S WISH
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B. Brown
C. Ryder
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D. Miller
D. Dunn
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BUDDY HILL
BLOOD MONEY
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PRICE HANOVER
Rollwithpapajoe
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1:52.4
1:53.2
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5/19
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Pa. Sire Stakes
Pa. Sire Stakes
Pa. Sire Stakes
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PcD
PcD
PcD
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Wild Wild Western
CAPTAIN CRUNCH
WORKIN ONA MYSTERY
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N. Parker
N. Johansson
B. Brown
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M. Wilder
S. Zeron
T. Tetrick
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CAVIART STETSON
Southwind Ozzi
LOVE ME SOME LOU
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SEMI TOUGH
PROOF
Highlandbeachlover
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1:52
1:49.1
1:49.3
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5/24
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NJ Sire Stakes
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M1
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HURRIKANE EMPEROR
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J. McDermott
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D. Dube
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Black Dan
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Clintock
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1:52
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5/25
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Art Rooney Final
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YR
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BETTOR’S WISH
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C. Ryder
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D. Dunn
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Branquinho
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AIR FORCE HANOVER
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1:51.4
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5/26
5/26
5/26
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NY Sire Stakes
NY Sire Stakes
NY Sire Stakes
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Stga
Stga
Stga
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Fromthestartagain
American Mercury
Shake That House
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J. Grasso
C. Oakes
C. Oakes
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J. Bartlett
T. Buter
T. Buter
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REIGNING DEO
Hickfromfrenchlick
Stone Hanover
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MELODIES MAJOR
Major March
Major Blake
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1:53
1:52
1:51.3
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5/26
5/26
5/26
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Pa. Sire Stakes
Pa. Sire Stakes
Pa. Sire Stakes
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Phl
Phl
Phl
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Southwind Ozzi
LYONS NIGHT HAWK
CAPTAIN CRUNCH
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B. Mac Kenzie
G. Dowse
N. Johansson
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B. Sears
T. Tetrick
S. Zeron
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Wild Wild Western
Chaser Hanover
Aflame Hanover
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SEMI TOUGH
ESCAPETOTHEBEACH
Warrawee Unique
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1:48.4
1:50
1:49.2
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6/1
6/1
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Somebeachsomewhr
Somebeachsomewhr
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WMP
WMP
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Century Farroh
Tyga Hanover
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I. Moore
B. Baillergeon
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S. Filion
S. Filion
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CAVIART ROCKLAND
BEST IN SHOW
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Better Up
Stag Party
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1:52.4
1:52.1
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6/5
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NY Sire Stakes
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BR
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American
Mercury
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C. Oakes
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T. Buter
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Major March
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REIGNING DEO
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1:52.4
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6/8
6/8
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NA Cup Elimination
NA Cup Elimination
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WMP
WMP
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BETTOR’S
WISH
WORKIN
ONA MYSTERY
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C. Ryder
B. Brown
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D. Dunn
T. Tetrick
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DE LOS CIELOS DEO
CAPTAIN VICTORIOUS
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BEST IN SHOW
Stag Party
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1:49.3
1:49
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6/15
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NA Cup Final
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WMP
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CAPTAIN
CRUNCH
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N. Johansson
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S. Zeron
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BETTOR’S WISH
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WORKIN ONA MYSTERY
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1:47.2
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6/16
6/16
6/16
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NY Sire Stakes
NY Sire Stakes
NY Sire Stakes
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TgD
TgD
TgD
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Hickfromfrenchlick
BUDDY
HILL
Major
March
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R. Schnittker
M. Melander
L. Toscano
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M. MacDonald
J. Bartlett
J. Bartlett
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Respect Our Flag
Artie’s Ideal
Rollwithpapajoe
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Major Blake
LIVE LUCKY
American Mercury
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1:51.3
1:52
1:52.3
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6/22
6/22
6/22
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Max Hempt Elim.
Max Hempt Elim.
Max Hempt Elim.
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PcD
PcD
PcD
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Shake
That House
PROOF
CAPTAIN
VICTORIOUS
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C. Oakes
B. Brown
R. Burke
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B. Sears
D. Miller
Y. Gingras
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AIR FORCE HANOVER
Brassy Hanover
HURRIKANE EMPEROR
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Aflame Hanover
LYONS NIGHT HAWK
Highlandbeachlover
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1:49
1:48.1
1:48.3
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6/27
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NY Sire Stakes
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YR
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6/29
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ON Sire Stakes Gold
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WMP
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6/29
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Max Hempt Final
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PcD
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7/6
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Mead. Pace Elim.
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M1
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7/13
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Mead. Pace Final
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M1
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