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American Promise wins at Churchill Downs.

Owner

BC Stables, LLC

Trainer

D. Wayne Lukas

Jockey

Asmussen, Keith J.

Breeder

Candy Meadows LLC

Earnings

$35,000

Color

Chestnut

Pedigree

Sire Name Gold Dream

Dam Name Vita Allegria

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