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Florida Derby Flashback: Ycaza's Wins

Flash back with me. Spring of 1962. The target everyone wants to hit, of course, is the Kentucky Derby--but in the meantime, as a stepping stone, the Florida Derby looms.

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Retired Jockey Johnny Wirchainski Dies

Retired jockey John "Johnny" Wirchainski, who exercised major winners Sir Gaylord and Cicada, died July 4 of congestive problems in Dublin, Ohio.

Three Owners Going For Derby Double

Only a dozen owners have won multiple Kentucky Derbys, and this year three owners have a chance to join that most exclusive club.

Special Feature - Shadow Hero: Riva Ridge

Excerpted from the pages of the March 17, 2012 The Blood-Horse magazine, senior correspondent Steve Haskin tells how Riva Ridge put a struggling racing stable back on firm footing, and gave young owner Penny Chenery...

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'Big Red' on the Big Screen in Lexington

Actors, directors, and hundreds of individuals from the horse industry walked the red carpet Oct. 3 for a special screening of the movie "Secretariat."

Jim Gaffney, Galloped Secretariat, Dies

Jim Gaffney, the exercise rider of champions Secretariat and Riva Ridge, died the morning of June 3 at his home near Commack, Long Island, N.Y.

Seabiscuit, Secretariat Shoes To Be Auctioned

Shoes worn by 1973 Triple Crown winner Secretariat and the legendary Seabiscuit will be auctioned by Illinois-based auction house Mastronet Inc. starting April 5.

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