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References
- ↑ Schenectady Gazette - September 13, 1952
- ↑ William Hurley and Bimlech at Thoroughbred Heritage
- ↑ William Hurley's 1940 Kentucky Derby at the official Kentucky Derby website
- ↑ William Hurley - Preakness Stakes winning trainers
- ↑ William Hurley - Belmont Stakes winner details at the official NYRA website
- ↑ New York Times - September 13, 1952
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