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Desert Gate winning the Best Pal (G3) at Del Mar

Owner

Michael E. Pegram, Karl Watson & Paul Weitman

Trainer

Bob Baffert

Jockey

Hernandez, Juan J.

Breeder

Twin Oaks Bloodstock

Earnings

$216,000

Color

Chestnut

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