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References
- DeVito, Carlo. D. Wayne : The High-Rolling and Fast Times of America's Premier Horse Trainer (2002) McGraw-Hill ISBN 0-07-138737-4
- ↑ A 24-1 Shot Captures Man o' War; A 24-1 Shot Captures Man o' War – Free Preview – The New York Times
- ↑ $110,500 Coast Handicap Is Won by Effervescing – Free Preview – The New York Times
- ↑ Devito, Carlo (2002). D. Wayne: The High-Rolling and Fast Times of America's Premier Horse Trainer. ISBN 9780071387378.
- ↑ "Walkin Y Ranch, A Part of My Heritage". Archived from the original on 2008-07-05. Retrieved 2008-01-17.
- ↑ Effervescing Horse Pedigree