The Gallant Man Handicap is a discontinued American

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first run on June 1, 2008 at

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. Open to horses age three and older, it was contested on

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synthetic dirt at a distance of . The race was named in honor of United States Racing Hall of Fame inductee,

Gallant Man Gallant Man (March 20, 1954 – September 7, 1988) was a thoroughbred racehorse, named for a horse in a Don Ameche movie. His exact foaling date was unknown or at best debated over the years of his life and many years after. The supporting e ...

Winners

Other North American Marathon races

On dirt: * Fort Harrod Stakes * Valedictory Stakes On

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: * San Juan Capistrano Invitational Handicap

References

The inaugural Gallant Man Handicap at Bloodhorse.com
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