WILDFIRE NEWS:

REAL LIFE KENTUCKY DERBY WINNER GARY STEVENS GUEST STARS IN ABC FAMILY'S ‘WILDFIRE’

"Break Down" Airs Monday, March 13 (8:00 – 9:00 PM ET/PT)

Jason London and Singer Aidan Hawken Also Guest Star

Burbank, CA (Feb. 21, 2006) — Real life jockey and Kentucky Derby winner Gary Stevens guest stars in ABC Family's original series WILDFIRE Monday, March 13 (8:00 – 9:00 PM ET/PT).  In “Break Down,” Kris is torn riding Picaro against Wildfire, and loses faith in her ability to ride when there is a pile-up during the race.  Junior bets the club with Bobby the bookie (Jason London), and Matt accuses Dani of drugging Picaro so he'd win the race.
Kris must go head-to-head with Wildfire's new rider (played by veteran jockey Gary Stevens) to keep her promise to Davis to ride Dani's horse Picaro in the upcoming race.  When a pile-up occurs injuring several horses, Kris is afraid that she may have been the cause of the accident and loses faith in her riding abilities.  Matt discovers that Dani's horse was drugged before the race and accuses Dani of the deception.  Meanwhile, Junior wagers the club to Bobbie the bookie (London) – winner take all.

WILDFIRE is ABC Family’s highest rated original series and is currently in its second season.  Set in the world of thoroughbred racing, one-hour episodes air Mondays (8:00 – 9:00 PM ET/PT).  The series centers on the struggles of Kris Furillo (Genevieve Cortese) and her opportunity for a second chance in life.  The series also stars Micah Alberti ("All My Children"), Ryan Sypek and Nicole Tubiola.  WILDFIRE is currently available on iTunes Music Store.

Real life jockey Gary Stevens plays Augie French, who rides Wildfire against Kris (Genevieve Cortese) in an upcoming race on ABC Family’s original drama WILDFIRE, Monday, March 13 (8:00 – 9:00 PM ET/PT).

Real life jockey Gary Stevens guest stars in ABC Family’s highest rated drama WILDFIRE, Monday, March 13 (8:00 – 9:00 PM ET/PT). (L to R Genevieve Cortese, Micah Alberti, Gary Stevens, Ryan Sypek and Nicole Tubiola)