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(left to right) Bill Recio, Lalo Aquirre, (Bo the dog), Gene Recio, Lunn Recio (with Rocky the cat).
Bill and Lynn Recio’s Ocala-based Lynwood Stable was the early training ground for Songbird, the undefeated superstar filly headed into the Breeders' Cup Distaff (G1). By JOANN GUIDRY
sk Bill Recio about Lynwood Stables successful racehorse graduates and he's quick to credit just about everyone but himself. “I've been very fortunate to have learned from so many outstanding horsemen who taught me well,” said Recio. “And since establishing our operation in Ocala
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almost 30 years ago, I've been blessed to have good owners who send us good horses. Good owners are everything. Plus we have the best crew there is in the business. All of our success is absolutely a team effort.” Those good owners that Recio alluded to includes such heavyweight operations as Fox Hill Farm, Lael Stable, Lane's End and Team Valor. A sampling of the