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Strait of Dover (BC)

2009 Dark Bay or Brown Colt

Trainer: Daniel J. Vella
Jockey: Justin Stein
Owner: Canyon Farms
Breeder: Canyon Farms
Strait of Dover English Channel Smart Strike
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More Articles about Strait of Dover
Strait of Dover wins the Queen's Plate.
Photo: Michael Burns Photography
Strait of Dover wins the Queen's Plate.
Strait of Dover wins the Queen's Plate at Woodbine.
Photo: Michael Burns Photography
Strait of Dover wins the Queen's Plate at Woodbine.
Strait of Dover wins the Queen's Plate.
Photo: Michael Burns Photography
Strait of Dover wins the Queen's Plate.
Strait of Dover wins the Queen's Plate.
Photo: Michael Burns Photography
Strait of Dover wins the Queen's Plate.
Strait of Dover - Woodbine June 18, 2012.
Photo: Michael Burns
Strait of Dover - Woodbine June 18, 2012.
Strait of Dover - Woodbine June 18, 2012.
Photo: Michael Burns
Strait of Dover - Woodbine June 18, 2012.
Straight of Dover wins the 2012 Marine Stakes.
Photo: Michael Burns
Straight of Dover wins the 2012 Marine Stakes.

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