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L Verge · (This post was last modified: 04-30-2016 07:54 PM by L Verge.)

(04-30-2016 07:18 PM)Thomas Kearney Wrote:
(04-30-2016 07:10 PM)L Verge Wrote: I thought the Derby was next Saturday, May 7??

Anyhow, you got me to remembering last year's winner, American Pharaoh, who went on to win the Triple Crown. Here's an interesting feature on how he's spending his retirement years: http://www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-colum...63472.html

The Pharaoh has a link to Maryland and its famous Belair Stables in Bowie. He is descended through their famous horse, Nassau. The Belair Stables are now operated as a museum, and Maryland is considered the birthplace of American Thoroughbred racing.

Whoops! I meant Next Saturday. Evidence that an all day bus tour can wipe a poor man out!
To quote the Breeders Cup Classic Call by my friend on Pharoah, he is a horse of a lifetime.

I goofed also and misspelled his ancestor's name. I meant Nashua, not Nassau. I think Nashua was part of the Woodward family's stable at Bowie when they owned that magnificent farm and mansion. However, I believe the Woodwards were from Nassau County in New York - hence my confusion. The Woodwards are an interesting subject also (great murder mystery) and subject of a trilogy of historical novels. Can't remember the titles, but the word "Swan" is in at least one.

Check out this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7SfCczDxzY