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Great Hunter (PA)

2004 Dark Bay or Brown Colt

Trainer: O'NEILL D
Jockey: GOMEZ G
Owner: UNKNOWN
Breeder: Ivy Dell Stud
Great Hunter Aptitude A.P. Indy
Dokki
Zenith Roy
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Auction History

YearSalePrice
2005Keeneland 2005 September Yearling Sale$30,000

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Great Hunter

Won or placed in SIX Graded Stakes
including the Grade 1 Lane“s End
Breeders Futurity defeating Grade 1
Ky Derby winner STREET SENSE.

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