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Hot Rod Charlie looks to extend feel-good story into new year as Santa Anita opens

The sound could be heard coming from a part of the mobbed track apron, just east of the finish line. It was the second day of the Breeders' Cup at Del Mar and it was getting close to post time for the Classic, the biggest race of the event.

The voices were loud, clear and sounded on the young side.

"Let's go Chuck. Let's Go Chuck. Let's go Chuck."

It was the sound of a group of five former Brown University football players, who through a minority interest in a modestly priced horse, lived a dream and brought vitality to a

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