Veteran campaigner Strapping Groom, winner of the Forego Stakes (gr. I) over a muddy track last year, has been installed the 7-5 morning line choice in the field of seven drawn for the March 1 Tom Fool Handicap (gr. III).
Candyman E wore down pacesetter Dads Caps in the closing stages and won the $150,000 Toboggan Stakes (gr. III) Feb. 1 at Aqueduct Racetrack for a third consecutive victory.
Strapping Groom makes his return to the graded ranks Feb. 1 at Aqueduct Racetrack in the $150,000 Toboggan Stakes (gr. III), a six-furlong sprint on the Withers (gr. III) undercard.
| Trainer | Gary C. Contessa |
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| Jockey | Angel S. Arroyo |
| Owner | Winning Move Stable |
| Breeder | Robert E. Masterson |
| Non Stop View Five-Cross Pedigree | Successful Appeal | Valid Appeal |
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| Talike | Afternoon Deelites | |
| Top of My Life |
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| Rachel Alexandra |
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| Bodemeister |
| Texas Red |
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