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Captain Cherokee (KY)

2006 Dark Bay or Brown Colt

Trainer: Steven M. Asmussen
Jockey: Luis S. Quinonez
Owner: Stonestreet Stables LLC
Breeder: Tom Evans, Macon Wilmil Equines & Marjac Farms
Captain Cherokee Sir Cherokee Cherokee Run
La Cucina (IRE)
Candytuft Dehere
Bolt From the Blue
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Auction History

YearSalePrice
2007Keeneland Association September 2007 Yearling Sale$150,000
2008Barretts Equine Limited March 2008 Selected Sale of Two-Year-Olds in Training$650,000

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