They were just walking early, and theres just not many horses that can outkick this one the last quarter-mile. We really picked it up from the half-mile pole in. Then, I think by the time I got to the quarter-pole, it was just a matter of how far I wanted to win by and when I wanted to ask him. -Gary Stevens

 

They were just walking early, and theres just not many horses that can outkick this one the last quarter-mile. We really picked it up from the half-mile pole in. Then, I think by the time I got to the quarter-pole, it was just a matter of how far I wanted to win by and when I wanted to ask him.


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The single greatest thrill was crossing under the twin spires right here on Winning Colors in 1988, ... I've got a lot of fond memories here. Those will never go away.

Gary Stevens

As of now it appears he was very lucky and didn't break anything.

Gary Stevens

We really picked it up from the half-mile pole in. Then I think by the time we got to the quarter pole, it was just a matter of how far I wanted to win by, and when I wanted to ask him.

Gary Stevens

Over the years I've had a wonderful career, but it's time to hang it up, ... There is a piece of my heart that would love to continue riding, but my body can't take it anymore.

Gary Stevens

I said, 'That's it. He's retiring, I'm retiring,'.

Gary Stevens