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References
- ↑ "Alydar Stakes". NYRA. 2019-08-03. Retrieved 2019-08-03.
- ↑ "North American Racing" (PDF). Thoroughbred Daily News, page 26. 2019-08-02. Retrieved 2019-08-03.