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Ariege (KY)

2005 Dark Bay or Brown Filly

Trainer: Robert J. Frankel
Jockey: Kent J. Desormeaux
Owner: Stronach Stables
Breeder: Calumet Farm
Ariege Doneraile Court Seattle Slew
Sophisticated Girl
Kostroma (IRE) Caerleon
Katie May (GB)
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Auction History

YearSalePrice
2006Keeneland Association 2006 September Yearling Sale$75,000
2008Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Fall, 2008 Mixed Sale$1,800,000

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Ariege under Garrett Gomez takes the Stonerside Beaumont.
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Ariege under Garrett Gomez takes the Stonerside Beaumont.
Ariege holds off favored Golden Doc A by a half-length to take the Santa Anita Oaks.
Photo: Benoit
Ariege holds off favored Golden Doc A by a half-length to take the Santa Anita Oaks.

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