Casse: La Cara Ready for Tough Pace Test – Video –
Dual Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse discusses two-time grade 1 winner La Cara‘s chances in the $500,000 Coaching Club American Oaks (G1) at Saratoga Race Course July 19.
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