This is an old (1995) movie, though I only now just watched it. I found it interesting that they took the time to historically insert the Duke of Argyll's...
I am trying to research the racing history of Black Gold who won the Kentucky Derby in 1924. He also won the Louisana Derby, Ohio Derby and the Chicago Derby....
Hi Refer to Chapter 44 of "The History of Thoroughbred Racing in America" by William H.P. Robinson for a nice thumbnail of this interesting runner. Bill ... ...
Hi, For fun you could read Marguerite Henry's book Black Gold. It's a great read and though fictionalized, gives you a feel for horse racing then. Warning,...
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Mar 20, 2009 9:27 pm
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I too have been searching for more info on BG myself, especially since he
had foot problems, same as BigBrown. I collect photos of famous horses I
like, and...
Oh, yes, like everyone else, I grew up on her books. Too bad she isnt around
still...she would do a marvelous job on EightBelles and Barbaro, I'm sure.  ...
... For an interesting vignette on the 50th "Run for the Roses" winner, see: Portraits in Roses- 109 years of Kentucky Derby Winners by Beverley Bryant and...
I'd add one other caveat about Marguerite Henry's books, which are indeed great fun. The problem with them is that it so much easier to remember the vivid,...
No, one, but that was bad enough. It was poor EightBelles who broke both
front ankles last year in the Derby. I don't think I can watch another...too many...
Did the real Black Gold die? In a message dated 3/22/2009 1:54:55 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, deerskin@... writes: No, one, but that was bad enough. It was...
... #Yes, he broke down in a claiming race at the Fair Grounds in 1928 or 29. He'd been retired to stud, but was infertile and he eventually was completely...
He was a special horse... From wikipedia: Black Gold was retired to stud, but was not fertile. At the age of six, he was returned to the racetrack. He started...
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Mar 23, 2009 6:23 pm
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They could do some really incredible things with horse movies but they always end of gearing them towards children and making them so unbelievable that we are...
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Mar 24, 2009 8:52 am
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My cousin's grandfather is JD Mooney who rode Black Gold in the Derby. When we were kids and went to visit my dad's sister, her husband Ronald would tell us...
I would really like to know the condition of EightBelles' legs during the
Derby...I bet she went in with microfracturs that blew in her supereffort
that day....
Sarah, Does he have any inside information or pictures he might be willing to share with the group? That is sooo cool! -- Michelle Wingo Phar Lap Kennels/Stud...
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If I recall, the autopsy results showed no pathology. Don’t know if they specifically looked for microfractures, but sometimes there just isn’t a reason...
I wasn't implying that anyone was evil...there are sick, avaricious people
and there are people for whom the running of horses is still truly the sport
of...
Glory to God for the video technology, you can watch them move and hear them whinny also! I have watched some Arab and Akhal Teke videos on youtube, a search...
How many breakdowns and worse occur on turf as distinct from hard dirt? I read back in the 1960s I think, that there is a qualitative difference in effect on...
Michelle, he passed away maybe ten years ago and my aunt passed away a few years back. I can check with my cousin Sandra to see if she got anything from her...
I agree with you, and so do 99.9% of the people in the world of horse racing. The Thoroughbred is a magical beast. I wasn’t pointing a finger at you. The...
In a message dated 3/25/2009 3:02:16 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, Infowolf1@... writes: I read back in the 1960s I think, that there is a qualitative ...
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