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In distance they trust

Trainer banks on Bill’s ability to run two turns

Posted: March 16, 2013 at 4:14 a.m.

Treasury Bill, a son of 1999 Belmont Stakes winner Lemon Drop Kid, is making his first start beyond 7 furlongs in today’s Rebel Stakes at 1 1/16th miles. “With his pedigree it sure gets a little exciting thinking about when he does go around two turns,” trainer Ron Ellis said.

This is one Treasury Bill trainer Ron Ellis said he hopes matures quickly.

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Treasury Bill (left), with exercise rider Bobby Warren aboard, is led out to the track by Glenn Brookfield on Friday at Oakla... (By: BRENON HENSLEY) (Credit: Oaklawn Park)

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Sports, Pages 19 on 03/16/2013

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