Fountain of Youth
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The Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León discovered Florida while searching for the Fountain of Youth.
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Dornoch was able to make the Kentucky Derby field courtesy of winning the Remsen at Aqueduct and the Fountain of Youth at Gulfstream.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2025
The centerpiece, the Fountain of Youth, will host nightly fireworks and laser shows spotlighting American pop culture legends.
From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2025
Forte won the Grade 2 Fountain of Youth and Grade 1 Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park this season following his Eclipse Award-earning season.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 3, 2023
The son of Good Magic and Puca by 2008 Derby and Preakness winner Big Brown earned a signature win after running second and fourth in the Florida Derby and Fountain of Youth, respectively.
From Seattle Times ● May 12, 2023
Kaira explained to the genius who Ponce de Leon was, which was why her first CD was titled The Fountain of Youth.
From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar
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