White Abarrio passes on Middle Eastern riches to stay home for Ghostzapper

White Abarrio passes on Middle Eastern riches to stay home for Ghostzapper

White Abarrio is generally considered to be one of top handicap horses in the world. But despite that distinction, his connections resisted the temptation to make the long journey to the Middle East and to instead compete for a prize of $165,000 Saturday at Gulfstream Park in the Grade 3 Ghostzapper Stakes.

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