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Union Rags Dealt Stamina in Genetic Shuffle

Union Rags Dealt Stamina in Genetic Shuffle

PORTER ON PEDIGREES, by Alan Porter
Leading up to the 2012 classics, many speculated that Union Rags could be the horse to end the long wait for a 12th winner of the U.S. Triple Crown.

 Friday, June 22, 2012
Union Rags Earns Riches in Thrilling Belmont

Union Rags Earns Riches in Thrilling Belmont

Union Rags, closing with urgency along the rail under John Velazquez, got up in the final couple of strides to win a heart-pounding finish over Paynter in the 2012 Belmont Stakes (gr. I) June 9.

 Saturday, June 09, 2012
Union Rags Gallops Away in Fountain of Youth

Union Rags Gallops Away in Fountain of Youth

With Algorithms scratched from the $400,000 Fasig-Tipton Fountain of Youth Stakes (gr. II), Union Rags made easy work of what had been a highly anticipated match-up at Gulfstream Park Feb. 26.

 Sunday, February 26, 2012
No Way to Bottle Up Union Rags in Champagne

No Way to Bottle Up Union Rags in Champagne

Unbeaten Union Rags, forced to wait for room in traffic, slipped past pacesetter Right to Vote on the outside in mid-stretch and drew off to capture the $300,000 Champagne Stakes in dominating style at Belmont Park Oct. 8.

 Saturday, October 08, 2011