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Road To The Kentucky Derby: Front-Running Lugan Knight Hangs On To Win Jerome Thriller

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Road To The Kentucky Derby: Front-Running Lugan Knight Hangs On To Win Jerome Thriller

Lugan Knight won the Jerome Stakes at Aqueduct Racetrack by a half-length. He earned 10 points towards the Kentucky Derby (G1) on May 6 at Churchill Downs. Arctic Arrogance finished second. General Banker finished seven lengths back. Andiamo a Firenze, Narciso Dali, and Valenzan Day rounded out the order of finish. Circling the Drain was scratched.   for the race. It was the second career victory for LuganKnight. His maiden score at second asking sprinting 6 1/2 furlongs in October at Keeneland.

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