It's tough to spot an appaloosa Niche breed drew fans and big money into the '90s, but horses hardly are seen today.(SPORTS)

From: The Fresno Bee (Fresno, CA) | Date: October 8, 2005| Author: Davis, Jeff | Copyright information

Byline: Jeff Davis The Fresno Bee

It wasn't that long ago that legendary appaloosa Wing It ran like the wind and set every kind of record for his breed of horse.

The elegant chestnut with the patch of white markings on his hindquarters finished his career with 26 victories in 37 starts and $301,242 in earnings.

"No question, Wing It was the king of the appaloosas," Bee handicapper Bob Morales said.

When Wing It retired in 1994, the era o...

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