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Cody’s Wish, Flightline, Rich Strike Nominees for Secretariat Vox Populi Award

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Cody’s Wish, Flightline, Rich Strike Nominees for Secretariat Vox Populi Award

Cody’s Wish, Flightline and Rich Strike are the three nominees for Secretariat Vox Populi Award. Online voting is now open to select the winner of the 13th annual Secretariats VoxPopuli. Award recognizes the racehorse whose popularity and racing excellence best resounded with the public and gained recognition for the sport during the past year. The winner will be announced live on the FanDuel TV network on Dec. 5. Presentation will take place at Santa Anita Park on Jan. 14. Previous winners include Hot Rod Charlie (2021), Authentic (2020), Bricks and Mortar (2019), Winx (2018), Ben”s Cat (2017), California Chrome (2016 and 2014), American Pharoah (2015), Mucho Macho Man (2013), Paynter (2012), Rapid Redux (2011), and 2010 inaugural winner Zenyatta.

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