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African Violet (KY)

2005 Chestnut Filly

Trainer: H. Graham Motion
Jockey: Julien R. Leparoux
Owner: J. Mack Robinson
Breeder: J. Mack Robinson
African Violet Lemon Drop Kid Kingmambo
Charming Lassie
Run Ameadowstar Cherokee Run
Really Ameadowstar
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