SLIDESHOW: Stirring Sendoff for Superstar Wise Dan
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Wise Dan was paraded for fans at Keeneland on Saturday. (Keeneland/Coady Photography)
Two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan was celebrated at Keeneland on Saturday between the second and third races as fans in attendance were treated to an appearance in the paddock and a parade in front of the grandstand.
Wise Dan was retired from racing last month after a tendon injury was discovered while he was prepping for a planned start in the Woodbine Mile. The 8-year-old gelding has been based at Keeneland under trainer Charlie LoPresti throughout his career and counts two editions of the Shadwell Turf Mile among his record seven stakes victories at Keeneland, including last year’s race, which turned out to be the final start of his career.
Racing for owner-breeder Morton Fink, the versatile Wise Dan won the Grade 1 Clark Handicap on dirt as well as 10 other Grade 1 races, retiring with 14 consecutive victories on turf.
WISE DAN PARADE SLIDESHOW
Keeneland/Coady Photography
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