Grade I Winner Mission Approved Retired
Multiple graded stakes winner Mission Approved, winner of the 2011 Woodford Reserve Manhattan Handicap (gr. IT), has retired from racing.
Mission Approved
- Bay Colt
- Born 2004
- NY-Bred
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Trainer:
Naipaul Chatterpaul
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Jockey:
Charles C. Lopez
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Owner:
Missile Approved Racing
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Breeder:
Dr. William F. Coyro Jr.
Mission Approved |
With Approval | Caro (IRE) |
| Passing Mood | ||
| Fortunate Find | Fortunate Prospect | |
| Spectacularjenelle |
| Sale / Hip / Type | Buyer / Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|
FTNAUG2005Hip 285 | Yearling |
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($14,000) |
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