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Lawyer Ron the Favorite at Breeder's Cup

Heads for turf trial against Street Smart and Curlin

By Max Brallier, Newser User

Posted Oct 24, 2007 5:42 AM CDT

(Newser) – Whitney Handicapp and Woodward Stakes winner Lawyer Ron was made the slight favorite over Kentucky Derby winner Street Sense and Preakness winner Curlin yesterday for Saturday's $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic at Monmouth Park. Read full story »

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