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Sway Away (KY)

2008 Bay Colt

Trainer: Jeff Bonde
Jockey: Martin Garcia
Owner: Batman Stable, Lebherz, Phillip and Everett, Olson, Cynthia, et al
Breeder: Billy Tillery & Bob Sliger
Sway Away Afleet Alex Northern Afleet
Maggy Hawk
Seattle Shimmer Seattle Slew
Golden Gale
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Auction History

YearSalePrice
2008Keeneland Association November 2008 Breeding Stock Sale$170,000
2010Barretts Equine Limited March 2010 Sale of Selected Two-Year-Olds in Training$75,000

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