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Dunkirk (KY)

2006 Gray or Roan Colt

Trainer: Todd A. Pletcher
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Owner: Magnier, Mrs. John, Tabor, Michael, B., Smith, Derrick
Breeder: W. S. Farish, James Elkins & W. T. Webber Jr.
Dunkirk Unbridled's Song Unbridled
Trolley Song
Secret Status A.P. Indy
Private Status
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Auction History

YearSalePrice
2007Keeneland Association September 2007 Yearling Sale$3,700,000

Stallion Spotlight

Dunkirk

$3.7m yearling.
Multiple Gr.1 placed.
Superb pedigree.
Awesome physical specimen.

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