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Star Contender (ON)

2010 Bay Colt

Trainer: Mark E. Casse
Jockey: Patrick Husbands
Owner: John C. Oxley
Breeder: William D. Graham
Star Contender Henny Hughes Hennessy
Meadow Flyer
Sanibel Star Unbridled's Song
Hangin On a Star
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Auction History

YearSalePrice
2011Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society (Ontario Division) 2011 Canadian-Bred Yearling Sale$80,776

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Up With the Birds Soars to Coronation Victory

Up With the Birds Soars to Coronation Victory

Up With the Birds, rallying from last, circled the field rounding the far turn and swept past favored Star Contender en route to a convincing win in the $249,576 Coronation Futurity for 2-year-olds at Woodbine Nov. 10.

 Saturday, November 10, 2012
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Star Contender Hoists Cup and Saucer

Star Contender Hoists Cup and Saucer

Star Contender, confidently ridden by Patrick Husbands, took command near the top of the lane and cruised home a 3 1/4-length winner in the $250,400 Cup and Saucer Stakes.

 Saturday, October 20, 2012
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 Thursday, October 04, 2012
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Star Contender wins the 2012 Cup and Saucer.
Photo: Michael Burns
Star Contender wins the 2012 Cup and Saucer.

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