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Cave Rock dominates the American Pharoah to stay perfect

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Cave Rock dominates the American Pharoah to stay perfect

Cave Rock won the American Pharoah Stakes at Santa Anita on Saturday. The son of Arrogate is 3-for-3 and is the favorite. National Treasure finished second, Hejazi third and Gandolfini completed the all-Baffert superfecta. The winner paid $2.80. Mike Pegram and crew won Speakeasy Stake with Speed Boat Beach and Awesome Again with Defunded last week. And Tell Me Nolies followed up her debut win in the Chandelier St.akes with a win at Del Mar.

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