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Ben Ali (1883- c. 1903) was the winner of the 1886 Kentucky Derby and was named after his owner James Ben Ali Haggin a man of Turkish heritage that had struck gold in the California Gold Rush of 1849. Ben Ali was foaled in Kentucky and was a large bay colt sired by Virgil. His damsire was also the great Lexington a major foundation sire of American thoroughbreds. Ben Ali is best known for his Derby win and a wagering snafu that ushered in a bad era for the Kentucky Derby.1

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breeder
Daniel_Swigert
colour
Bay (horse)
country
United States
damsire
Lexington (horse)
owner
James Ben Ali Haggin
race
Kentucky Derby, United States Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing
sex
Stallion
sire
Virgil (horse)
trainer
Jim_Murphy_(horseman)

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