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 * ... that Hall of Fame jockey Jorge Velásquez won the Young America Stakes four times; in 1978 with Spectacular Bid, in 1979 with Koluctoo Bay, in 1980 with Lord Avie and in 1987 aboard Firery [sic] Ensign?
 * ... that Czech jockey Josef Váňa won his sixth Velká pardubická steeplechase at the age of 56?
 * ... that as of 2005, theories of foul play still have not been ruled out in the 1976 death of jockey Michael Hole?
 * ... that Swiss equestrian Gustav Fischer won a medal in every team dressage event held at the Summer Olympics between 1952 and 1968?