# Match Record: 2nd Annual Thoroughbred Classic - Men's Singles (3.499 and under) Age: (Any) (2026-03-06)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 13:03:23
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5018713961
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-06
- **Estimated Play Time:** 6:15 AM
- **Event:** 2nd Annual Thoroughbred Classic - Men's Singles (3.499 and under) Age: (Any)
- **Location:** Lexington, KY (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-4696-lexington-ice-center-sports-complex)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 12-14
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.71)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Darby Franklin** (DUPR ID: 0YRZEQ) - Rating: 3.969, Location: West Liberty, KY, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Gene Stefaniak** (DUPR ID: 67Y0XE) - Rating: 3.454, Location: N/A

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