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Medici Code (GB)

2004 Chestnut Gelding

Trainer: Darrell Vienna
Jockey: Martin A. Pedroza
Owner: Herrick Racing LLC
Breeder: Mrs T. A. Foreman
Medici Code (GB) Medicean (GB) Machiavellian
Mystic Goddess
Fiveofive (IRE) Fairy King
North Hut (IRE)
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Auction History

YearSalePrice
2004Tattersall's December, 2004 Sale of Foals$39,497
2006Doncaster Breeze Up Sale 2006$21,948

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