# Match Record: 2nd Annual Thoroughbred Classic - Men's 4.5+ (any age) (2026-03-07)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 19:20:09
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6235235461
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-07
- **Estimated Play Time:** 2:15 AM
- **Event:** 2nd Annual Thoroughbred Classic - Men's 4.5+ (any age)
- **Location:** Lexington, KY (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-4696-lexington-ice-center-sports-complex)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-9
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.03)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Taylor Smith** (DUPR ID: 4ZQDD2) - Rating: 4.136, Location: Lexington, KY, US
- **Andrew Hurley** (DUPR ID: YG7PZ4) - Rating: 3.835, Location: London, KY, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Nolan Hellard** (DUPR ID: XJ0N9R) - Rating: 4.008, Location: Frankfort, KY, US
- **Dao Minh Tran** (DUPR ID: L2ZKNZ) - Rating: 4.145, Location: Lexington, KY, US

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