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Forever Young (JPN)

Total Earnings 2026

$12,955,000

2026 Wins % 67

Overall Win % 75

Speed Figure 118

Magnitude

Total Earnings 2026

$8,334,500

2026 Wins % 75

Overall Win % 53

Speed Figure 116

Golden Tempo

Total Earnings 2026

$4,750,000

2026 Wins % 50

Overall Win % 57

Speed Figure 101

Nysos

Total Earnings 2026

$4,050,000

2026 Wins % 50

Overall Win % 80

Speed Figure 115

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