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Wise Dan wins prestigious Woodbine Mile
John Velazquez was in a hurry all day at Woodbine Racetrack on Sunday.
After leading five-year-old gelding Wise Dan across the finish line, and pausing briefly to speak to those gathered in the winner’s circle, Velazquez was off to the races again, announcing “I have a flight to catch!”