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References
- ↑ Daily Racing Form, Latonia, June 5, 1926 Retrieved August 4, 2018
- ↑ New York Times March 18, 1926 article titled "Louisiana Derby to Bagenbaggage; Cuts Track Record Retrieved August 4, 2018
- ↑ Daily Racing Form June 7, 1926 article titled "Bagenbaggage Triumphs in Latonia Derby" Retrieved August 1, 2018
- ↑ Daily Racing Form May 17, 1926 Kentucky Derby results chart Retrieved August 4, 2018
- ↑ Daily Racing Form May 12, 1926 article titled "Here and There on the Turf: Displays Preakness" Retrieve August 4, 2018
- ↑ Daily Racing Form April 18, 1927 article titled "Bradley Cracks In Stud" Retrieved August 4, 2018