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Tiago

2004 Bay Colt

Trainer: John A. Shirreffs
Jockey: Mike E. Smith
Owner: Mr. & Mrs. J. S. Moss
Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. J. S. Moss
Tiago Pleasant Tap Pleasant Colony
Never Knock
Set Them Free Stop the Music
Valseuse (FR)
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Tiago

Classic-Placed Multiple G1 Winner
Earnings over $2.3 million
110 Beyer, GSW on Dirt & Synthetic
Half to a Kentucky Derby winner

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 Thursday, October 16, 2008
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 Thursday, October 16, 2008
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Tiago (inside) gets the nod over Heatseeker in the Oaklawn Handicap.
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Tiago (inside) gets the nod over Heatseeker in the Oaklawn Handicap.

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