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Racing world mourns passing of Marylou Whitney

July 19, 2019 0

A pall was cast over Saratoga, and spread throughout the racing world, Friday afternoon with news of the passing of Marylou Whitney. Respected as an owner/breeder and beloved as a philanthropist, the racing icon and […]

Bird Song retired from racing

September 29, 2017 0

Marylou Whitney’s Grade 2-winning homebred Bird Song has been retired, trainer Ian Wilkes announced. “He’s been a special horse to us on the racetrack,” Wilkes said. “He’s retired happy, healthy and sound so that’s really […]