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Trainer Blackie Huffman Dead

William G. "Blackie" Huffman, a trainer whose son Ben Huffman serves as racing secretary at Churchill Downs and Keeneland, died Dec. 24 following a short illness.

 Friday, December 26, 2008

Roxelana Retired for Second Time

Three years after William Landes III's Roxelana scored the most important victory of her racing career in a dazzling 11 3/4-length romp in the $100,000 La Troienne (gr. III), the 6-year-old mare was sent home May 1.

 Wednesday, May 07, 2003

Roxelana Rambles in Latest Comeback Win

Roxelana, with Larry Melancon up, took the early lead and turned back a prolonged challenge by Freefourracing for a length victory in Friday's featured $58,200 allowance race for fillies and mares at Churchill Downs.

 Friday, November 08, 2002

Stakes-winning Roxelana Resumes Comeback

Bill Landes' Roxelana, an easy winner at Turfway Park in her return to competition in September, will continue her comeback on Friday in a six-furlong allowance race over her home track at Churchill Downs.

 Thursday, November 07, 2002