Word: jolley
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Indeed the lineup was so unimpressive that Trainer Leroy Jolley took the uncommon step of entering a filly against the colts. Genuine Risk was the first filly to make the run for the roses since 1959. Only one female had ever won the race, Regret in 1915. Said one bookmaker: "Any time a Derby field isn't strong enough to scare off the girls, you've got trouble...
After Genuine Risk proved impressive in filly races this spring, Jolley decided to enter her in the Wood Memorial, where she finished a strong third, l½ lengths behind Plugged Nickle. After extended debate, it was decided to put her in the Derby against 1980's weak crop of colts. Vasquez underlined the wisdom of the decision: "Against the colts out there today, she could have run two miles...