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Anak Nakal

2005 Dark Bay or Brown Colt

Trainer: Tim Girten
Jockey: Jesus Lopez Castanon
Owner: Four Roses Thoroughbreds
Breeder: Buckram Oak Farm
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Anak Nakal wins the Pennsylvania Derby
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Anak Nakal wins the Pennsylvania Derby
Anak Nakal takes in his surroundings during training hours 4/29/08 at Churchill Downs.
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Anak Nakal takes in his surroundings during training hours 4/29/08 at Churchill Downs.
Anak Nakal
Photo: Churchill Downs/Reed Palmer
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