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Willcox Inn (KY)

2008 Dark Bay or Brown Colt

Trainer: Michael Stidham
Jockey: James Graham
Owner: Lael Stable and All In Stable
Breeder: Dr. John A. Chandler
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Auction History

YearSalePrice
2009Fasig-Tipton Kentucky 2009 Select Yearling Sale$50,000

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Willcox Inn - Keeneland Work October 27, 2012.
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Willcox Inn - Keeneland Work October 27, 2012.
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Willcox Inn at Arlington Park.
Willcox Inn at Arlington Park.
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Willcox Inn at Arlington Park.
Willcox Inn - Arlington Park, August 17, 2012.
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Willcox Inn - Arlington Park, August 17, 2012.
Willcox Inn - Arlington Park, August 17, 2012.
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Willcox Inn - Arlington Park, August 17, 2012.
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Willcox Inn wins the 2011 Hawthorne Derby.
Willcox Inn wins the 2011 Hawthorne Derby.
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