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Merit Man
- Bay Colt
- Born 2010
- FL-Bred
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Merit Man wins the Spectacular Bid Stakes Jockey: Joel Rosario GULFSTREAM PARK, Hallandale, FL Purse: $100,000 Date: January 1, 2013 Class: TV: HRTV Age: 3 yo Race: 3 Distance: Six Furlongs Post Time: 1:41 PM
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Merit Man wins the 2014 Green Flash Handicap.
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Merit Man wins the 2014 Green Flash Handicap.
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Merit Man wins the 2014 Green Flash Handicap.
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Merit Man wins the 2014 Green Flash Handicap.
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Merit Man wins the 2014 Green Flash Handicap.
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Merit Man wins the 2014 Green Flash Handicap.
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Merit Man wins the 2013 Spectacular Bid.
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Merit Man wins the 2013 Spectacular Bid.
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Merit Man works at Santa Anita 10/29/2012.
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Merit Man works at Santa Anita 10/29/2012.
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Connections
| Trainer | Robert B. Hess, Jr. |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Corey S. Nakatani |
| Owner | Chandler, Bruce, Double Kee LLC and Purple Shamrock Racing |
| Breeder | Hartley/De Renzo Thoroughbreds & Stephen Barberino |
Pedigree
| Merit Man View Five-Cross Pedigree | With Distinction | Storm Cat |
| Extravagant Woman | ||
| Precise Strike | Precise End | |
| Nora November |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBSOCT2010 Hip 523 |
Weanling | Donna Jordan | Hartley/De Renzo Thoroughbreds, agent | $2,200 |
| OBSAPR2012 Hip 875 |
Two-year-old | Xavier International Bloodstock, agent for Hess Racing | Hartley/De Renzo Thoroughbreds, agent | $75,000 |
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