Peewee Loc: San Antonio, TX

When I was a kid, no one who knew horses would own a app or a paint. They were just to crazy. But today they have been crossed enough with good stock that they aren't so hot blooded and make good horses. Your dad was a smart man. Some folks would say they were like "bad" women. Pretty to look at, but useless.

Dr. Evil Loc: In Your Face

That about sums it up👍

4430 Loc: Little Egypt ** Southern Illinory

Here all along I thought it was Sea Biscuit !

Peewee Loc: San Antonio, TX

Or maybe Man of War, you can't B.S a Texan...:)

Dr. Evil Loc: In Your Face

Man o War, still have the book. Sea Biscuit is another Cinderella horse. We're it not for the 73 belmont, both could be the greatest, but for me, it's Big Red. When you replay that race and pit him against any other in history, they just can't cut it, and it's just amazing to watch him blow Sham away.

Alicia Loc: NYC

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I'm so glad you took advantage of the opportunity.

Alicia Loc: NYC

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If memory serves, that was Secretariat. Too bad he didn't produce another like him.

Dr. Evil Loc: In Your Face

That's what make him special, probably never be another "Big Red"

Alicia Loc: NYC

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The story of Sea Biscuit is fascinating. I have the book and plan to re-read it. It was quite moving considering he was used as a draw horse for a period.

I'd like to share with you one experience I will never forget. I believe this took place in the late 60s. I more appreciated the pacer/trotter races. I believe it was at Yonkers Racetrack and was the last race of the king of trotters. I can only remember that the star's name was Admiral ___ or ___ Admiral. There were no odds to speak of - possibly 1/1. I wasn't interested and, being a New Yorker, I am always on the side of the underdog. So, I looked through the scratch sheet and, because of the name, I chose Silver Song.

At the beginning of the race Silver Song broke and had to fall behind the crowd. Figuring he lost, I followed the head of the group. Coming around the bend, Silver Song began coming up on the other horses. Remember, he was behind the entire field. Well, it was most amazing as he was on the outside, he was passing everything on the track. Had it gone on a little longer, Silver Song would have won the race. I do believe that he was held back after having passed all, in order to make Admiral ___'s last race a win for him. Silver Song came in 2nd. I still recall the excitement and it brings me to tears.

With race horses, all they must work at is running fast. The Equestrians take a great deal of training. I'm sure you noticed the changes in tempos as well as the type of pace.

As an aside, I used to save my lunch money all week in order to go riding on Saturdays. I lived on after dinner mints for lunch. We had no choice of horses and I always regretted having to ride a trotter once. I rode English saddle and there was absolutely no possibility of posting.

Peewee Loc: San Antonio, TX

I know nothing about trotters but was the name War Admiral?

PoppaGringo Loc: Muslim City, Mexifornia, B.R.

Don't forget White Wind, Champion, and Trigger.

Dr. Evil Loc: In Your Face

Are they the little ponies we rode at the county fair that went around in circles all day.😅

PoppaGringo Loc: Muslim City, Mexifornia, B.R.

No, they belonged to the Lone Ranger, Gene Autry, and Roy Rogers.

Peewee Loc: San Antonio, TX

Cut him some slack pop, he's just a whipper snapper and still wet behind his widdle ears, he hasn't aged like fine cheese, like us ole farts...:)

Dr. Evil Loc: In Your Face

I was being facetious, I figured they were movie horses, I knew trigger, but not the other 2😉