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- 1 2 Nichols, Joseph C. (31 May 1958). "Bold Ruler Beats Tick Tock as Gallant Man Runs Third in Carter Handicap; ARCARO TRIUMPHS ON WHEATLEY COLT Gains Triple, First Carter Score With Bold Ruler -Guerin Wins 3 Races". The New York Times. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
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