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The 22-year-old son of Smart Strike had sired three runners-up in the American classic since 2016.
No question, elite North American stallion Curlin was more than due to become the sire of a Kentucky Derby (G1) winner, which he achieved May 2 when Golden Tempo roared from off the pace in deep…
What we know
- Source: BloodHorse.com
- Byline: Eric Mitchell
- Published: 03 May 2026 13:00
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