Famous Racehorses in the 20th Century

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Re: Famous Racehorses in the 20th Century

Postby Mahubah » Fri Mar 09, 2018 7:38 pm

Once again, TJ got there first with last week's answer (Clyde Van Dusen). The new trivia question is now posted for all challengers! http://www.americanclassicpedigrees.com/hoofprints
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Re: Famous Racehorses in the 20th Century

Postby Cree » Sat Mar 10, 2018 9:49 pm

I have been racking my brain and cannot figure this out!!!

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Re: Famous Racehorses in the 20th Century

Postby Mahubah » Fri Mar 23, 2018 6:34 pm

It was Head Play, Cree. TJ scored that one and also got the answer for the March 17 edition, Nashua. Let's see who's good for this one! http://www.americanclassicpedigrees.com/hoofprints
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Re: Famous Racehorses in the 20th Century

Postby Mahubah » Fri Mar 30, 2018 6:54 pm

TJ strikes again with Sir Modred as the answer to last week's question. This week's question has a feminine theme in honor of Women's History Month---let's see who can answer a three-part question about women in racing. http://www.americanclassicpedigrees.com/hoofprints
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Re: Famous Racehorses in the 20th Century

Postby TJ » Mon Apr 02, 2018 3:04 pm

Hi Avalyn,
I'm guessing you may all ready know the history behind Black Gold and owner/breeder Rosa Magnet Hoots, but just in case you never read this story by Winston Groom....I think you will enjoy it.
Considering there are two gravestones in the Fair Grounds infield (at the 1/16th pole) containing the remains of Black Gold and Pan Zareta...the author (Winston Groom) came in contact with Laura Hillenbrand, the author of Seabiscuit and suggested she write the story of Black Gold. She simply said "I can't, it's too sad". TJ
http://gardenandgun.com/feature/the-leg ... lack-gold/

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Re: Famous Racehorses in the 20th Century

Postby madelyn » Wed Apr 04, 2018 10:52 am

Loved that one TJ! Would love to know just how "little" he was. I find it ironic that the stallion who could not breed is buried next to the mare who could not foal.
So Run for the Roses, as fast as you can.....

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Re: Famous Racehorses in the 20th Century

Postby Bettina » Thu Apr 05, 2018 2:13 am

Hello, Madelyn,
maybe it's a bit off topic.

Vaguely I remember from my Childhood days, Marguerite Henry (King of the Wind) wrote a book about the Story of "Black Gold".

Btw, "Black Gold" is the literally translation of the famous German race filly and later succesful broodmare "Schwarzgold" (by Alchimist)

regards from Germany, Bettina

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Re: Famous Racehorses in the 20th Century

Postby Mahubah » Fri Apr 06, 2018 6:37 pm

Thanks for the link, TJ!

Elisa Holmes and Leila posted the correct answers over at American Classic Pedigrees, pegging Mrs. C. E. Durnell as owner and Mrs. J. B. Prather as breeder for the 1904 Kentucky Derby winner, Elwood. Rosa Hoots was the first woman to both breed and own a Derby winner, scoring with Black Gold in 1924.

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Re: Famous Racehorses in the 20th Century

Postby Mahubah » Fri Apr 13, 2018 7:47 pm

Pierre took over the champion's chair for the trivia challenge last week, coming up with Rush Box as the answer. Let's see who's for it this week! http://www.americanclassicpedigrees.com/hoofprints
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Re: Famous Racehorses in the 20th Century

Postby Mahubah » Fri Apr 20, 2018 5:39 pm

Last week, Krista came up with the correct answer of My Babu, who was England's champion 2-year-old male under the name of "Lerins." Let's see who can come up with the answer to this week's question! http://www.americanclassicpedigrees.com/hoofprints
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Re: Famous Racehorses in the 20th Century

Postby Mahubah » Sat Apr 28, 2018 6:56 pm

Last week's question was apparently a stumper---guess Smarty Jones made more of a name for himself as a racehorse than as an artist. This week's question concerns a winner of the Kentucky Oaks, so let's see who knows the fillies who won the lilies! http://www.americanclassicpedigrees.com/hoofprints
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Re: Famous Racehorses in the 20th Century

Postby Mahubah » Fri May 04, 2018 2:13 pm

RC came up with 1936 Kentucky Oaks winner Two Bob as the answer to last week's question---well done! Now it's time for the special 5-question Kentucky Derby trivia quiz. Can you come up with the answers by post time? http://www.americanclassicpedigrees.com/hoofprints
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Re: Famous Racehorses in the 20th Century

Postby Mahubah » Sat May 12, 2018 7:10 pm

The answers to last week's Kentucky Derby quiz were 1) Clyde Van Dusen, 2) Canonero II, 3) Tim Tam, 4) Fonso and 5) June 9. This week's quiz is moving south of the border---enjoy! http://www.americanclassicpedigrees.com/hoofprints
"A man who was merely a man and said the sort of things Jesus said would not be a great moral teacher...You must make your choice. Either this man was, and is, the Son of God: or else a madman or something worse." C. S. Lewis

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Re: Famous Racehorses in the 20th Century

Postby Mahubah » Fri May 18, 2018 8:12 pm

TJ came up with the answer to last week's question, Ghadeer. This week, it's a special 5-part quiz centered on the Preakness Stakes. Enjoy! http://www.americanclassicpedigrees.com/hoofprints
"A man who was merely a man and said the sort of things Jesus said would not be a great moral teacher...You must make your choice. Either this man was, and is, the Son of God: or else a madman or something worse." C. S. Lewis

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Re: Famous Racehorses in the 20th Century

Postby Mahubah » Sat May 26, 2018 3:41 pm

Last week's Preakness challenge drew a couple of sharp responders in Duchess and TJ---answers are 1) Display, 2) Bold Ruler, 3) Gallant Fox, 4) William Duke and 5) War Cloud. Let's see who can come up with this week's mystery horse! http://www.americanclassicpedigrees.com/hoofprints
"A man who was merely a man and said the sort of things Jesus said would not be a great moral teacher...You must make your choice. Either this man was, and is, the Son of God: or else a madman or something worse." C. S. Lewis