Cairo Prince Leads Florida Derby Worktab
Cairo Prince, likely favorite for the March 29 Florida Derby (gr. I), worked at Palm Meadows March 15 while fellow Florida Derby contenders Wildcat Red and General a Rod prepped at Gulfstream.
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Cairo Prince wins the 2014 Holy Bull.
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Cairo Prince wins the 2014 Holy Bull.
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Cairo Prince wins the 2014 Holy Bull.
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Cairo Prince wins the 2014 Holy Bull.
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Cairo Prince wins the 2014 Holy Bull.
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Cairo Prince wins the 2014 Holy Bull.
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Cairo Prince wins the 2014 Holy Bull.
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Honor Code wins the 2013 Remsen over Cairo Prince.
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Honor Code wins the 2013 Remsen over Cairo Prince.
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Honor Code wins the 2013 Remsen over Cairo Prince.
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Cairo Prince wins the Nashua Stakes.
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Cairo Prince wins the Nashua Stakes.
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Cairo Prince in the Nashua Stakes.
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Cairo Prince wins the Nashua Stakes.
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Cairo Prince in the Nashua Stakes.
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Cairo Prince wins the Nashua Stakes.
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Cairo Prince wins the Nashua Stakes.
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| Trainer | Kiaran P. McLaughlin |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Luis Saez |
| Owner | Namcook Stables, Braverman, Paul, Clarke, Harvey A. and Robertson III, W. Craig |
| Breeder | Richard L. Elam & Katherine H. Elam |
Pedigree
| Cairo Prince View Five-Cross Pedigree | Pioneerof the Nile | Empire Maker |
| Star of Goshen | ||
| Holy Bubbette | Holy Bull | |
| Juliac |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEEJAN2012 Hip 368 |
Yearling | Vinery Bloodstock & Whisper Hill Farm | St. George Sales, agent | $200,000 |
| KEESEP2012 Hip 831 |
Yearling | Steve Shahinian, agent for Namcook Stables | Vinery Sales, agent | $250,000 |
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Prince of South Florida
MAHUBAH'S CORNER
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