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Ren Carothers’ Pedigree Play: Exploring the Power of Affinity

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Ren Carothers’ Pedigree Play: Exploring the Power of Affinity

Ren Carothers' Pedigree play is exploring the pedigree of Affinity, a horse that will run in the sixth race at Saratoga Race Course on Saturday. Ren focuses on the #5 Powerful, who will be debuting for Steve Asmussen with Tyler Gaffalione in charge. Powerful is a son of Nyquist and Pulpit and is out of mares bred by A.P. Indy.  Lady Lilly is the 2020 Sovereign Award winner as Canadian champion 2-year-old colt. Lady Lilly's mother Antiquity is also a daughter of Pul Pit.

Ren Carothers’ Pedigree Play is in the Maiden Special Weight, 2-year-olds, 6 furlongs, at Saratoga Race Course.

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