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Originally Posted by justindew
How much time went by before the creation of The Go For Wand and The Ruffian?
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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.