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On a Day For King, A Rare Victory in the Sport of Kings

The winner of the feature race on Monday at Aqueduct, it was noted, ran gate-to-wire, starting in front and ending that way as the race’s second wagering choice. And yet, despite the bettors’ confidence, the outcome was extraordinarily unusual, and all but unnoticed. The winning owners are brothers who were born in Jamaica: Gaston and…

January 17, 2017 in Aqueduct winter 2017, racing history.

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