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91-year-old Rey Marquez giving an exercise rider a leg up on one of his horses
It s been a difficult year all around, but there are still a few bright spots out there in the world – you just have to know where to look.
This week, we found that feel-good story down in New Mexico. At the age of 91, trainer Rey Marquez saddled his first winner of 2020 at Zia Park on Dec. 3. It was his 13th starter of the year.
It was “just” a $10,000 maiden claiming race on a Thursday, but truly it was more than that. It was a rare moment of joy bursting forth from this challenging year, both for Marquez himself and all those who know him.