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Relive the Moment an 84-Cent Margin Decided the 2026 National Horseplayers Championship

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Byron King’s Derby Dozen for April 16

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Magnitude

Total Earnings 2026

$7,252,500

2026 Wins % 100

Overall Win % 54

Speed Figure 111

Skippylongstocking

Total Earnings 2026

$1,971,000

2026 Wins % 100

Overall Win % 38

Speed Figure 116

Banishing

Total Earnings 2026

$1,030,000

2026 Wins % 33

Overall Win % 34

Speed Figure 117

Silent Tactic

Total Earnings 2026

$998,750

2026 Wins % 25

Overall Win % 33

Speed Figure 103

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