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Imperial Council (KY)

6yo Dark Bay or Brown Colt

Trainer: Claude R. McGaughey III
Jockey: Rajiv Maragh
Owner: Sequoia Racing
Breeder: G. Watts Humphrey Jr.
Imperial Council Empire Maker Unbridled
Toussaud
Jaramar Rain Thunder Gulch
Jaramar Miss
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Auction History

YearSalePrice
2007Keeneland Association September 2007 Yearling Sale$130,000

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Hello Broadway beats Imperial Council in a maiden race at Saratoga on Aug. 30, 2008.
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