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BobTheSubgenius

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10. An incredible stat that underlines his unparalleled greatness.

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Mon May 6, 2024, 10:21 AM

May 2024

Not only did he win by 31 lengths (31 LENGTHS!!!), each split time was actually faster than the one before it. He was still GAINING speed after 2 miles!

Mind-boggling.

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