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Unsung trainer Charlie Figueroa powers Mine That Bird story
Charlie Figueroa, Double Eagle Ranch trainer, played a pivotal role in preparing Mine That Bird for the 135th Kentucky Derby. He joined the trainup when Chip Woolley was injured, bonded with the horse, and guided the colt to a dramatic late-race victory on a muddy track, earning praise from Dr. Leonard Black and Mark Allen.
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