thoroughbred legends
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John Henry: Racing’s Grand Old Man (Thoroughbred Legends (Unnumbered)) $9.48 Now in paperback, John Henry continues to entertain horse racing and sports fans with its true rags to riches tale. A plain brown, small, bad-tempered animal, John Henry was the horse no one wanted until he was purchased sight unseen for $25,000 by Sam Rubin, a man who knew nothing about horses, except which end bit and which end kicked. Entrusted to California-based trainer Ron McAnally, John Hen… |
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Seattle Slew: Racing’s Only Undefeated Triple Crown Winner (Thoroughbred Legends (Unnumbered)) $7.35 One of the most popular Thoroughbreds in recent times, Seattle Slew is the only undefeated Triple Crown winner, sweeping racing’s three jewels while keeping his perfect record intact. Born of humble origins and homely looks, the nearly black colt overcame modest credentials to conquer all before him. The bargain-priced Seattle Slew and his youthful, attractive owners captured public imagination du… |
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Secretariat: Racing’s Greatest Triple Crown Winner (Thoroughbred Legends (Unnumbered)) $8.88 Secretariat captured the public’s imagination like no other horse. With his burnished chestnut coat glistening and his powerful muscles rippling, Secretariat stormed home by an astonishing 31 lengths to win the 1973 Belmont Stakes and the Triple Crown as thousands of witnesses watched in awe. More than 30 years later, the great horse still has a firm hold on people’s hearts and minds, his populari… |
