Sire Line Dominance Prevails
When Arrogate downed favourite, California Chrome, to land Saturday’s Gr1 Breeders’ Cup Classic, he became the tenth Mr Prospector line horse to win the Classic
9th November 2016
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When Arrogate downed favourite, California Chrome, to land Saturday’s Gr1 Breeders’ Cup Classic, he became the tenth Mr Prospector line horse to win the Classic
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