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Americans Dominate European Turf Winnings in 1898
American thoroughbreds again excel abroad with 99 starters in England across 587 events. They captured 87 wins, 55 seconds, and 6 thirds, totaling $126,020 in purses. Pierre Lorillard’s Calman led earnings with $15,000 from a 2 year old campaign.
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