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References
- ↑ "1890". Preakness.com. Retrieved 2016-07-14.
- ↑ Calabrese, Joe (2015-05-15). "Preakness Stakes: Winning Horses, Jockeys & Trainers". Heavy.com. Retrieved 2016-07-14.
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