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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - English Channel, a rising star in the grass division, won the $454,900 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic on the Kentucky Derby undercard Saturday at Churchill Downs.
The 4-year-old trained by Todd Pletcher is unbeaten in two starts this year, having captured the Canada Turf Handicap at Gulfstream Park in his season debut.
English Channel, ridden by Garrett Gomez, improved his career mark to seven wins in 11 starts, all on the grass. He rallied between horses on the far turn and held off a late charge from 2-1 favorite Cacique to win by a half-length.
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