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BLUE GRASS STAKES 2012 WINNER - LA TIMES
The Mariano Rivera of Kentucky Derby contenders is obviously Dullahan. The three-year-old Colt displayed the ability to close and finish like an elite athlete in other sports.
Hansen looked to be in control for the duration, until the horses moved into the last quarter of the race. At that point, Dullahan decided to show these horses of will, what will really is.
He exploded from the pack, chased down Hansen like a thief in the night and won the Blue Grass Stakes.
