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Thumb_privman Jay Privman , Churchill Downs , 04/15/2019 - DRF Live Posted : Apr 15, 2019, 4:07 PM

Leparoux to ride Japanese invader Master Fencer in Kentucky Derby

Julien Leparoux will ride Japanese invader Master Fencer in the Kentucky Derby on May 4 at Churchill Downs, his agent, Steve Bass, said Monday.

Master Fencer earned a spot in the Derby via the Japanese Road to the Derby series.

According to Churchill Downs stall superintendent Steve Hargrave, via the track's publicity department, Master Fencer is scheduled to arrive at Churchill Downs on April 29 after doing his quarantine in Chicago prior to spending a few days at Keeneland.

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