Manny Ycaza
Ycaza was a great rider, but his worst riding day was probably the day he rode Dr. Fager at Garden State in, I believe, the Jersey Derby. It was a 4 horse field and, believe it or not, show betting was allowed on the race. Dr. Fager broke from the outside and Ycaza crowded the field at the first turn, easily winning the race by 6 lengths. Unfortunately, Dr. Fager was disqualified and placed 4th. I recall reading in a local paper that one bettor had placed $10,000 to Show on Dr. Fager. When the result was announced, the bettor had a heart attack. There sure ain't no such thing as a sure thing in horse racing.
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