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References
- ↑ New York Times May 10, 1927 article titled "Bostonian Captures Preakness Stakes" Retrieved July 21, 2018
- ↑ Daily Racing Form May 10, 1927 article titled "Whitney Silks First and Third in Preakness" Retrieved July 21, 2018
- ↑ Daily Racing Form Preakness Stakes Charts, May 10, 1927 Retrieved July 16, 2018