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Spellbinder (USA)

2001 Dark Bay or Brown Horse

Trainer: Juan Ruvalcaba
Jockey: Miguel Mena
Owner: Family Broodmares III LLC
Breeder: James E. Jones
Spellbinder Tale of the Cat Storm Cat
Yarn
Thorough Fair Quiet American
Very Fair
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Auction History

YearSalePrice
20022002 Keeneland September Yearling Sale$375,000

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Spellbinder

Grade 2 Winner of nearly $500,000
By TALE OF THE CAT
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