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Leah's Secret

2003 Dark Bay or Brown Mare

Trainer: Todd A. Pletcher
Jockey: Eibar Coa
Owner: WinStar Farm LLC (Bill Casner)
Breeder: Hartley/DeRenzo Thoroughbreds
Leah's Secret Tiger Ridge Storm Cat
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Lady Cruella Capote
Mary's Spirit
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Auction History

YearSalePrice
2004Ocala Breeders' Sales Company 2004 Selected Sale of Yearlings$50,000
2007Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Fall, 2007 Mixed Sale$525,000

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