2005 Breeders’ Cup Sprint Winner Silver Train Dies
The Blood-Horse Staff
December 30, 2013
Silver Train died from a colic attack Dec. 29 while shuttling to the United States from Brazil.
Silver Train died from a colic attack Dec. 29 while shuttling to the United States from Brazil.
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