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Old 02-05-2009, 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by justindew
How much time went by before the creation of The Go For Wand and The Ruffian?
The Ruffian Handicap was created the year after Ruffian's death, 1976. It doesn't appear that it was a renamed race.

The Go For Wand, like the races for Eight Belles and Barbaro, was a renamed race. The Maskette , named for a HOF filly, was renamed For Go For Wand, 2 years after her death. At least Go For Wand had previously won the Maskette, which gives some connection.
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