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Mystic Guide

Total Earnings 2021

$7,320,000

2021 Wins % 100

Overall Win % 50

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Total Earnings 2021

$1,740,000

2021 Wins % 100

Overall Win % 33

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Sleepy Eyes Todd

Total Earnings 2021

$1,145,000

2021 Wins % 0

Overall Win % 44

Speed Figure 121

Silver State

Total Earnings 2021

$990,000

2021 Wins % 100

Overall Win % 60

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