Famous Racehorses in the 20th Century

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Re: Famous Racehorses in the 20th Century

Postby Mahubah » Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:19 pm

Christy Hatley jumped right in to identify A.P. Indy and Summer Squall (both out of Weekend Surprise) as the half brothers who were both winners of American Triple Crown races, both ridglings, and both successful sires. Who will be the first to complete this week's challenge? http://www.americanclassicpedigrees.com/hoofprints
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Re: Famous Racehorses in the 20th Century

Postby Mahubah » Fri Feb 08, 2019 8:27 am

Christy struck again this week, identifying Canadian Fred Herbert (who rode Donau in 1910) as the first jockey born outside the United States to win the Kentucky Derby. This week's focus is on a famous broodmare---who can guess her identity first? 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 Feb 15, 2019 12:42 pm

Krista correctly identified the great producer Fall Aspen as last week's mystery horse. This week's question concerns another mare who did her best work in the paddocks rather than on the track. Good luck! 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 Mar 01, 2019 12:34 pm

We had a stumper the week before last with Be Like Mom, dam of three-time steeplechase champion Oedpius and two-time American champion filly But Why Not. Then last week, Kim stepped up to the plate and knocked out a home run, correctly identifying Alysheba, Forego, John Henry, Cigar, and Point Given as the American Horse of the Year honorees to reside at the Kentucky Horse Park's Hall of Champions. Who will be first to guess the identity of 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

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Re: Famous Racehorses in the 20th Century

Postby Mahubah » Fri Mar 08, 2019 9:10 pm

Kevin Horgan correctly identified the famous "lefty" of last week's question as Roberto. This week's question swings back to this side of the pond---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 Mar 16, 2019 7:50 pm

Joanna correctly identified Alsab as the $700 yearling who set two world speed records for juveniles. Who's game for this week's question? 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 Mar 22, 2019 7:41 pm

As Julia correctly stated, it was George Smith's 1916 Kentucky Derby win that was the first to be accorded front-page coverage in the Louisville Courier-Journal. A new trivia question has been posed for this week's challenge-seekers. 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 » Thu Mar 28, 2019 9:05 pm

Christy Hatley did a fantastic job with last week's trivia question, sleuthing out not one but two American fillies who won four "Oaks" races but left no offspring. For the record, they were Rose of Sharon and Dark Mirage. It's back to the boys for this week's question; let's see who can come up with the answer first! 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 Apr 05, 2019 6:57 pm

Barbara correctly pegged Beau Pere as last week's mystery horse. Let's see who's got it for this week! 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 Apr 19, 2019 7:21 pm

Julia correctly identified Needles as the equine Chamber of Commerce member. Let's see who can come up with the mystery horse for this week! 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 Apr 26, 2019 12:07 pm

RC came up with Tiznow as the star of back-to-back NTRA "Moments of the Year" in the 2000 and 2001 editions of the Breeders' Cup Classic. Let's see who can be first to 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

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Re: Famous Racehorses in the 20th Century

Postby Mahubah » Fri May 03, 2019 2:25 pm

This week's trivia challenge is a special edition with five questions centered on the Kentucky Oaks and five focusing on the Kentucky Derby. Enjoy! http://www.americanclassicpedigrees.com/hoofprints

By the way, Krista scored the win with last week's trivia question, correctly identifying Buchanan as the Derby-winning rogue with the buggy-horse mama. Good job!
"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 10, 2019 5:57 pm

The answers to last week's special Kentucky Derby/Oaks challenge have been posted in "Hoofprints," and a new question now awaits all challengers! 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 17, 2019 4:07 pm

Kim came through with Nureyev as the disqualified Classic winner (the first ever in the 2000 Guineas) who still became a racetrack champion that year and later a champion sire. This week's five-part special trivia challenge in honor of the Preakness Stakes is now up---have fun!
"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 24, 2019 5:33 pm

A new weekend trivia challenge question is up in "Hoofprints" (http://www.americanclassicpedigrees.com/hoofprints); I've also posted the answers to last week's special Preakness trivia challenge.
"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