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but was disqualified and placed third. In 1993-94, the filly dominated the New York distaff scene as a 3- and 4-year-old. She won 10 graded stakes races, eight of which were Grade I events. She took the three Grade I races that made up the former Triple Tiara—the
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yearling sale from her breeders, Howard and Susan Kaskel of Sugar Maple Farm. The acquisition served as a sort of homecoming because
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553:"Horse Profile: Sky Beauty – Hello Race Fans!"
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574:Profile of Sky Beauty at Hello Race Fans
530:Portobello Road 2004 horse by Storm Cat
518:Sky Legend 1999 mare by Deputy Minister
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