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Havre de Grace Has Shot at Horse of the Year

Havre de Grace's favorite thoroughbred won the Beldame Invitational on Saturday.

Havre de Grace has a good chance to go down in the history books this year. The horse racing history books, that is.

The took the Beldame Invitational and Belmont Park on Saturday to remain in the running for the Horse of the Year award.

Havre de Grace won the $350,000 Grade I stakes in commanding fashion, by approximately 8 1/2 lengths. Racing site Bloodhorse.com has video of Saturday's race.

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Havre de Grace could be a favorite in next month's Breeder's Cup Classic. The Delaware-based horse received an automatic bid with Saturday's win.

The $5 milion Classic will be held Nov. 5 at Churchill Downs.

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