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Racing's richest claimer may be retired
 

DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) -Lava Man may have raced for the last time, with his owners planning a decision soon on the future of thoroughbred racing's richest claiming horse who hasn't won in more than a year.

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Lava Man finished last among six horses in Sunday's $400,000 Eddie Read Handicap on the turf at Del Mar.

``We'll huddle up and decide to do what's best for the horse,'' said Steve Kenley of STD Stable, which owns Lava Man along with Jason Wood.

Lava Man has won $5.2 million since being claimed by his current owners for $50,000 at Del Mar in 2004. But he hasn't visited the winner's circle since capturing his third straight Hollywood Gold Cup on June 30, 2007 - six races ago.

The 7-year-old gelding has 17 wins in 46 career starts.

``We have nothing but appreciation for this horse,'' Kenley said. ``It's been quite a ride for four years. He's been in the spotlight and he's put us on the map.''

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