Joevia

Jockey

Jose Lezcano

Trainer

Gregg Sacco

Owner

Michael & Jeff Fazio

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Michael & Jeff Fazio Silk

Lifetime Record: 5-2-2-0

Everfast

Jockey

Luis Saez

Trainer

Dale Romans

Owner

Calumet Farm

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Calumet Farm Silk

Lifetime Record: 11-1-2-1

Master Fencer

Jockey

Julien Leparoux

Trainer

Koichi Tsunoda

Owner

Katsumi Yoshizawa

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Katsumi Yoshizawa Silk

Lifetime Record: 7-2-2-0

Tax

Jockey

Irad Ortiz Jr

Trainer

Danny Gargan

Owner

R A Hill Stable, Reeves Thoroughbred Racing, Hugh Lynch & Corms Racing Stable

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R A Hill Stable, Reeves Thoroughbred Racing, Hugh Lynch & Corms Racing Stable Silk

Lifetime Record: 6-2-2-1

Bourbon War

Jockey

Mike Smith

Trainer

Mark Hennig

Owner

Bourbon Lane Stable and Lake Star Stable

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Bourbon Lane Stable and Lake Star Stable Silk

Lifetime Record: 6-2-1-0

Spinoff

Jockey

Javier Castellano

Trainer

Todd Pletcher

Owner

Wertheimer & Frere

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Wertheimer & Frere Silk

Lifetime Record: 5-2-1-1

Sir Winston

Jockey

Joel Rosario

Trainer

Mark Casse

Owner

Tracy Farmer

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Tracy Farmer Silk

Lifetime Record: 9-2-1-1

Intrepid Heart

Jockey

John Velazquez

Trainer

Todd Pletcher

Owner

Robert & Lawana Low

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Robert & Lawana Low Silk

Lifetime Record: 3-2-0-1

War of Will

Jockey

Tyler Gaffalione

Trainer

Mark Casse

Owner

Gary Barber

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Gary Barber Silk

Lifetime Record: 10-4-1-1

Tacitus

Jockey

Jose Ortiz

Trainer

Bill Mott

Owner

Juddmonte Farms Inc

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Juddmonte Farms Inc Silk

Lifetime Record: 5-3-0-1

In Their Own Words

In Their Own Words” is a series of diaries that celebrates the rich history of the Belmont Stakes by featuring prominent owners, trainer and jockeys sharing their first-hand experiences of some of the most stirring moments in the history of the “Test of the Champion.” The series is co-authored by Tom Pedulla, who has covered every Belmont since 1997.

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