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- ↑ From Japan, With Genes to Capture the Belmont - New York Times
- ↑ "Casino Drive Spectacular in Peter Pan | bloodhorse.com". Archived from the original on 2008-05-13. Retrieved 2008-05-27.
- ↑ Daily Racing Form: News Login/Access Your Account
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