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1977 - Horse | Deceased

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Owner(s):

Tartan Stable

Trainer:

D. Wayne Lukas

Bred:

Florida (USA) by [Add Data]

Pedigree:

Arts And Letters - Roundup Rose by Minnesota Mac

Rating:

7.47/10

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Groundhog Day, Bill Murray, and the Kentucky Derby

Sorry, but if you say Groundhog Day to me, I think of the 1993 Harold Ramis film titled the same, starring Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell, way before I think of the chubby rodent from somewhere in Pennsylvania. I like movies, what can I say. If you’ve never seen it, by all means rent it and hunker ...Read More

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ChristineDix · Codex is not a classic winner-he's just a horse that bullied a great filly off her stride.....Good article! · 6 days ago ·

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racingtitbits · Time to consider that the KD is a two bit race. It is the pinnacle race in the USA. Foreigners ignore it. The Sheik dabbles occasionally and black type awarded to the winner is worthless. · 6 days ago ·

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AndyScoggin · Love the Groundhog Day analogy. That movie cracked me up! · 6 days ago ·

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DarleneSanner · funny what you say about Fly Lexis Fly when you first gave your sweet 16 list the other day Canonaro II was first thought I had about him too FLF won't have all the other drama going on so celebration won't be as much fun prob · 6 days ago ·

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BrianZipse · Is it Groundhog Day again??? · 6 days ago ·

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travel_vic · In that movie, look for a cameo by John Candy. When Murray is confronted by the insurance agent who says BING!...Up the street behind them the old man who later dies and Murray follows him to the hospital, is begging for change and Candy puts money in his cup, several times · 6 days ago ·

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annmatt · There's a YouTube video of Gary Stevens visiting some of the horses he rode, or followed, who are now retired to stud around Lexington. Smarty Jones, Thunder Gulch, and the other was Point Given. He gets very emotional when talking about their failed Derby run, says that Point Given was the best horse never to win a TC. Worth a look-see...http://youtu.be/6eUDQlOlvY0 · 6 days ago ·

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BrianZipse · Thanks, annmatt and travel_vic ... good stuff! · 6 days ago ·

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cocoa2 · Let us hope Hansen doesn't break down as well. · 4 days ago ·

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HeatherSeiden · I love that movie!! · 3 days ago ·

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John Nerud's Triple Crown

John Nerud, 97, is old enough to vote. Nobody's given him a ballot, but as the Triple Crown sinks in the East, he's got an opinion. He won't be able to run for dogcatcher in Baltimore after this gets out. Nerud feels that the Preakness should be eliminated from the Triple Crown. "It's never been muc...Read More

Source: horseraceinsider.com · Posted 620 days ago ·

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PAULICK REPORT FORUM: LUKAS — LESSONS LEARNED AND A CALL FOR CHANGE

With less than two weeks to go before the Kentucky Derby, D. Wayne Lukas is in his element. With television, newspaper, magazine and website reporters arriving each day at Churchill Downs, the Hall of Fame trainer will soon be spinning tales of his career in racing, and in particular his successes i...Read More

Source: paulickreport.com · Posted 659 days ago ·

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Arrrgy · Will he talk about the days of steroids and abuse to his horses in his greed to get to the top? · 659 days ago ·

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TEMPERENCE HILL: Upset Belmont Win for an Unknown Colt

By HP-Time.com Monday, Jun. 16, 1980 Ridden brilliantly by Jockey Eddie Maple, Temperence Hill hung just behind the competition through the first turn and backstretch, easing into fourth place as the horses worked their way into the clubhouse turn. Driving around on the outside, Maple moved the colt...Read More

Source: time.com · Posted 1098 days ago ·

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