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Frazier earns 2,000th Thoroughbred victory on Father's Day Jockey Don Lee Frazier reached a milestone on Sunday at Arapahoe Park with his 2,000th career Thoroughbred victory aboard Fast But Furious in the 1ST race. Frazier, 53, piloted the Grand Minstrel two-year-old first-time starter to a 4 1/2-length win in the five-furlong maiden race. "It's a great accomplishment and not many riders have done it," Frazier said. "It's a highlight to reach the 2,000. The highlight of my career is to be able to ride some nice horses for some decent people and to bring thrills and be part of making their dreams come true." Frazier began his career as a jockey in 1977 in Washington and has ridden in more than 20,000 races at what he says is "pretty much every racetrack west of the Mississippi and then some." Frazier said collecting his 2,000th victory was made even more special because it took place on Father's Day. "They are my inspiration," Frazier said about his family. Frazier and his wife, Darcy, will celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary this fall. They have two sons, Thomas, a recent college graduate, and Ronald. Frazier currently rides in Colorado, Nebraska and New Mexico but takes winters off to spend time with his family. As one career reached a milestone, another got underway as Fast But Furious' trainer Justin Gleason collected his first career victory as a trainer. Bet Horseracing Free Online at TwinSpires.com
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