sentences:  In 1968 Manuel Ycaza rode Dark Mirage to the first ever Filly Triple Crown when they won the Acorn Stakes, Mother Goose Stakes and the Coaching Club American Oaks.In 1971, injuries forced him into an early retirement but in 1983 he returned to competition, retiring for good the following year.During his career, Manuel Ycaza rode some of the great Thoroughbreds in American racing history and was a winner of 2,367 races with a 22.4 winning percentage.