Top Contenders for the Belmont Stakes: Updated

June 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment

 

  1. Animal Kingdom – he will be much closer to the pace this time than the 18 lengths he fell behind in the Preakness, a positioning that likely compromised his chances in that race. The pace is generally much slower in the Belmont, so I expect him to lay no more than five lengths off of the pace. He will start to make his run on Shackleford on the far turn and I think he will overtake him by the ¼ mile pole. He will then have to hold off Nehro and Mucho Macho Man.

 

  1. Nehro – He will be a formidable rival because he has had 5 weeks rest since the Kentucky Derby unlike his more battle fatigued rivals Animal Kingdom, Mucho Macho Man, and Shackleford. He has to be careful not to make his run too early though. He lay much closer to the pace in the Derby than most thought, being typically a deep closer. He probably won’t be stalking the pace but will likely lay 4 to 6 lengths off the pace.

  2. Shackleford – Most thought the 1 3/16 distance of the Preakness was too far for him, but he defied expectations. This time, however, I don’t expect him to pull off the shocker again. He has as much heart as anyone and will be hanging tough in mid stretch but will give up the lead to another horse I think.

  3. Master of Hounds – This one should not be taken too lightly, as he did finish a respectable fifth in the Derby, beaten only 5 ½ lengths. His pedigree suggests 1 ½ might be well within his range, and he is going to be overlooked a bit.

  4. Mucho Macho Man – He is our dark horse to upset Animal Kingdom. He had a poor showing in the Preakness but we can’t dismiss him yet. He showed enough improvement in the Derby and was striding out strongly toward the finish, both of which suggest he might be able to handle the Belmont. Some have said he lacks the breeding, being by Macho Uno, but Macho Uno was a very capable 1 ¼ horse, finishing a good fourth in the 2001 Breeder’s Cup Classic in one of the strongest Classic fields ever.

  5. Brilliant Speed – His sire Dynaformer is primarily a grass sire but did breed Barbaro who did very well on the dirt. We are still not sure if he is better as a grass runner or not, and his 7th place finish in the Derby did little to clear matters up. Still, he was only beaten 5 ½ lengths and he was 8 wide turning into the stretch in the Derby, so maybe with a cleaner trip he could’ve gotten within 3 lengths of Animal Kingdom? His sire does breed horses to go the 1 ½ distance so stamina should not be a problem if “like father like son” holds true in his case.

  6. Santiva – He finished 6th in the Derby but basically finished in a photo with the above-mentioned Brilliant Speed, beaten the same margin, 5 ½ lengths. His sire Giant’s Causeway was certainly capable of running distances even longer than 1 ½ so he has the breeding and he gained a couple of lengths in the stretch. I can definitely see him finishing in the money.

  7. Stay Thirsty – Sorry my friends, but this is not the most interesting horse in the world. He is a grandson of 1992 Belmont winner A.P. Indy, but he showed little in the Derby and his best race to date was a 3 length win in the Gotham, in which he did not break a 90 speed figure.

  8. Prime Cut – Interesting horse who finished third in the Peter Pan, but lost ground to the winner in the final 1/8 of a mile. Now he has 3 more furlongs to go. Pass.

  9. Monzon – He has never placed in a graded stakes, much less won one. Finished 3 lengths behind the above-mentioned Prime Cut in the Peter Pan Stakes with no excuse. Not likely.

In the end, the 2011 Belmont Stakes has actually brought together a very competitive field and some unique betting opportunity. The way we look at it, you can probably make a case for 7 of the 12 horses; the other 5 are just throw-aways. Why don’t you tell us your opinion, and if you had $100 to bet, who would you bet – or, what exotic bets would you make? Let’s have some fun. We’re a fantasy site and let’s get some fantasy wagers down and then compare results when the race is over.” target=”_blank”>exotic bets would you make? Let’s have some fun. We’re a fantasy site and let’s get some fantasy wagers down and then compare results when the race is over.

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Kentucky Derby Future Wager: Was There Value in Betting on Uncle …

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The third and final pool of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager which closed Sunday evening had Uncle Mo continuing as the favorite, closing at odds of 3-1, the same odds at which he closed at the end of pool 2.

In theory, he should have closed at even shorter odds in pool 3 because it is closer to the Kentucky Derby and there is less of a risk the closer we get to the event being wagered on. Pool 2 closed March 13th, and Pool 3 closed three weeks later on April 3rd. Now that those three weeks have elapsed, it really doesn’t matter if you took a chance on Uncle Mo for pool 2 or for pool 3 – in both cases, they will pay the same 3-1. The bettor who played him for pool 2 had to absorb those three weeks of risk that something could have happened to Uncle Mo (injury, foul play, etc.) to derail his Derby plans.

Of course, hindsight is always 20/20, but as it turns out, because the odds on him from pool 2 to pool 3 did not change, those who waited until pool 3 got the better deal. Those that bet on him during pool 1 only got slightly better odds of 7/2.

Will a future bet on Uncle Mo be worth it? That depends on his performance in the Wood Memorial. If he blows the competition away, dominating by double digit lengths and earning a 110 Beyer or better, then surely he will be close to even money on Derby day and 3-1 will look great. On the other hand, if he runs a solid but not spectacular race, running a Beyer in the mid-90’s for example and finishing second, then bettors will probably get similar odds on him for the Kentucky Derby.

The relative value of Uncle Mo in these future wager pools also depends on several upcoming races. If Premier Pegasus continues to dazzle out West in the Santa Anita Derby, and if the Baffert-trained The Factor dominates in the Arkansas Derby, then they will surely have more money coming in on them for the Kentucky Derby, in which case the price on Uncle Mo will have to float up a bit.

In any case, unless he throws in an absolute clunker in the Wood, he is the one to beat, especially since he won the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile over the Churchill Downs surface. No horse that had won the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile had ever gone on to take the Kentucky Derby until Street Sense did it in 2007, and like Uncle Mo, he won that race at Churchill Downs.

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Blue Laser A Legacy of Breeding and now Showing Promise

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Blue Laser is a three-year old Chestnut colt out of Versailles, Kentucky. Owned by his breeder WinStar Farm, LLC, he is from Bluegrass Cat, the leading second crop sire of stakes horses in 2011. Blue Laser also descends from the Storm Cat line of Northern Dancer. His damsire is the With Approval mare With a Princess. Blue Laser is trained by Mark E. Casse, and his jockey is John McKee.

On October 10, 2010, Blue Laser made his stakes debut for his current trainer in the Grey Stakes. This annual thoroughbred horse race is open to two-year olds who qualify with maiden special weight (MSW). The race is notable for its historic association with famous horses and held at Toronto’s Woodbine Racetrack. At Woodbine, Blue Laser took first place, winning by a half-length over Rockin Heat and Classic Legacy. He also claimed first in his previous MSW start on August 28, 2010. Blue Laser’s very first race was on August 1, 2010, where he placed third at Woodbine.

In his first three races, Blue Laser rode with jockey Corey Fraser. Fraser recorded 159 top-three finishes in 2010 and won five local stakes at Woodbine. He also increased his earnings by more than $400,000 compared to 2009 and improved his win total for the third consecutive campaign. He resides in Bolton, Ontario.

On November 20, 2010, Blue Laser raced in the Delta Downs Jackpot-G3 with jockey Shaun Bridgmohan. Bridgmohan is a celebrated rider who won his 2,000th race on February 13, 2010. He has ranked in the Top 10 at the 2008 spring and fall Keeneland and Churchill meets, ranked in the Top 5 during the 2009 Churchill meets and in the Top 10 for the 2009 Keeneland meets. Bridgmohan was also named among the top 10 riders in New York from 1998 to 2003.

Before the Delta Downs race, Blue Laser trained at Churchill Downs for the Breeders Cup. Trainer Mark Casse, however, chose to pursue the Delta Downs in order to provide the colt with more training time. Although Blue Laser was a 3-1 morning-line favorite at Delta Downs, he did not finish the race. Another horse, Aces N Kings with jockey Calvin Borel, took him out going into the far turn.

Blue Laser made his three-year-old debut on March 5, 2011, at the $100,000 John Battaglia Memorial at Turfway Park in Florence, Kentucky. That was the colt’s first start since the Delta Downs Jackpot. The John Battaglia Memorial is a thoroughbred race horse open to three-year-olds. It is an ungraded stakes and awards the winner with a $100,000 purse. Blue Laser finished ninth with jockey John McKee. McKee reached his 1000th career in 2008. He has also compiled 42 stakes wins, including 11 graded stakes victories, from more than 7,000 starts.

In March, 2011, Blue Laser was named to the list of 2011 Triple Crown nominations. Considered a horse’s crowning achievement, the Triple Crown consists of the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes. No horse from the U.S. has won the Triple Crown since 1978.

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Horse Racing Handicapping Maiden Races and First Time Starters

June 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Many people who handicap horse races and bet on them don’t like to play maiden races.  They feel that the runners are unknown quantities and therefore too difficult to evaluate.  While there is some truth to the fact that young horses have yet to prove themselves on the track, it is also true that what you see is what you get with maidens.

First time starters, runners who have never competed before, are the biggest problem.  Some people try to get a handle on how good they might be by looking at the sire and dam.  Certain sires are known for producing colts and fillies that win first time out, called precocious by fans of sire stats.  Sire statistics can also produce some information about how far a horse might be able to carry its speed as well as which surface it may prefer to run on.

Predicting precociousness is helped somewhat by morning works, or workouts, that show a young runner’s ability.  A good four furlong work showed a horse that is fit and ready to race. Combined with a pedigree that suggests the ability to win at first asking, good workouts often account for low mutuels.  This is especially true if the rest of the field shows no real stand out horses who appear poised to win.

This all depends upon the trainer, of course, and whether he or she wants the horse to win on its first try.  Some conditioners like to bring their young charges along slowly, allowing them to get some experience in the non-winners ranks before graduating and taking on tougher foes.  That is where a look at trainer statistics can come in handy.  If a trainer has shown a willingness to win with a youngster on its first try, and seems to have a horse bred for such a feat, then it may well be that the horse will be asked for a win by the rider.  Of course, if that is the case, you’ll expect to see the trainer’s favorite rider in the irons.

Obviously, all this is confirmed by looking at the record and statistics.  The only problem is that we still haven’t seen the horse in a real race.  On the other hand, looking at the rest of the field again may reveal one or more runners who have been racing for a while, perhaps with two or more races behind them, who seem to be slowly improving.  The problem with maiden horses is that they are still maturing and growing.  The rate of improvement may change dramatically from month to month, sometimes helped by a change in equipment or medication by a wise trainer.

I can’t say I’ve never bet a first timer, but I have to say that over time, I’ve grown very leery of it.  I have been disappointed too many times.  We’ve all read the stories of well bred horses who were sold for exorbitant amounts and seemed to show so much promise, only to never win a race or only be able to compete at the bottom of the claiming ranks.  Many of these youngsters were bet heavily on their debuts.

On the other hand, they were often beaten by a horse who had several races and therefore, more experience and was able to capitalize on that fact.  Therefore, before betting a first time starter, give the horse dropping from maiden special weight races into maiden claiming races a second look and don’t forget the horses who have been competing for a while and getting tougher and wiser.  They are often the best bet.

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Kentucky Derby Facts and History

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The Kentucky Derby is known as “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports,” and often referred to as “The Run for the Roses”. The Kentucky Derby is a 1-1/4 mile race held every year on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs and is restricted to three-year-old thoroughbreds. Because only three-year-olds may participate, it’s kind of like the Senior Prom – they have only one year in which they can attend, and that is assuming the horse meets the eligibility requirements.

Admittance to a spot in the Derby is based on earnings the horses have accumulated in graded stakes races only, and only 20 spots are available. In recent years, the fields have been full fields of 20 and often horses on the bubble of graded earnings just get shut out from participating.

The first Kentucky Derby took place on May 17, 1875, before a crowd of about 10,000 spectators, and was run at the somewhat longer distance of 1½ miles. It wasn’t until 1896 when the distance was changed to 1¼ miles at which it is currently run.

The Derby is the first “leg” or “jewel” of the Triple Crown, and to win the Triple Crown means going on to capture the second jewel, the Preakness Stakes two weeks later, and then the third jewel, the Belmont Stakes three weeks after that.

The term Triple Crown was first used in 1923 by the New York Times, but they started regular use of the term Triple Crown in 1930. Credit for the term is also often ascribed to Charles Hatton who also used the term in 1930 to describe Gallant Fox’s accomplishment of winning these three races in 1930. The last horse to win the Triple Crown was Affirmed in 1978, the 11th horse to accomplish the feat. A number of horses have come close, including recently Silver Charm in 1997, Real Quiet in 1998, Smarty Jones in 2004, Funny Cide in 2003, and Big Brown in 2008, all of whom captured the first two jewels, but came up short in the Belmont.

Today the attendance at the Derby averages about 150,000 visitors per year, and is a popular attraction for celebrities, presidents, and even royalty. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip attended the 2007 Kentucky Derby which was won by Street Sense. President Truman, Gerald Ford, and Richard Nixon are among the U.S. presidents that have attended.

The winner of the Kentucky Derby is awarded a garland of some 400 red roses that is placed around the victor, a tradition which began in 1896.

The race is run beneath the famous twin spires of Churchill Downs, which have become a fixture associated with the Kentucky Derby.

The Kentucky Derby is not just any sporting event, and the dress code that is in effect encourages attendees to dress stylishly. If you are lucky enough (or wealthy enough) to obtain tickets for one of the reserved seating areas – the grandstand, the Jockey Club, Turf Club, or other luxury suites, business casual is required. Do not wear denim jeans or shorts. Even tennis shoes are not permitted.

The infield is the only place where no real dress code is enforced and thus the attire is more casual. Derby fans are free to wear T-shirts, jeans, shorts, flip flops or other sandals.

The upcoming 2011 Kentucky Derby will be the 137th running and will take place on May 7th, 2011. Some of the Derby favorites for this year’s event include Uncle Mo, Dialed In, and The Facto

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Slowest Kentucky Derby Preps Ever

June 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Never in my life have I seen such a weak Kentucky Derby field overall. Some say that there are no horses left to get really excited about. There are a couple that have superstar ability somewhere deep inside them, but even they have some serious questions that need to be answered.

I am talking about Uncle Mo, The Factor, and Soldat. These three are the only horses that have run Beyer Speed Figures over 100 at the long distance races, called “route races” (as opposed to sprint races).These three horses failed as the favorite in the Wood, The Arkansas Derby, and the Florida Derby, respectively. Soldat was a solid horse, and The Factor and Uncle Mo both looked like they at least had the potential to be superstars.

But other than these few, the rest of the field looks like a bunch of mediocre animals. These may be the slowest Derby preps ever. Not a single Kentucky Derby prep race was run in which the winner scored a Beyer number over 100. In 2004, the year Smarty Jones won the Derby, eleven horses were coming into the Derby having run over 100 – Eleven! This year there will be not even one! What is going on?

Florida Derby winner Dialed In will, therefore, likely inherit the role as favorite, but even he has not been particularly dazzling in terms of winning times. It is true he has won both his starts this year, but he did so with Beyers of 97 and 93.

Let’s compare this to a few other Derby favorites in recent years. In 2000, Fusaichi Pegasus came into the 2000 Kentucky Derby off a 111 Beyer performance in the Wood Memorial. In 2001, Point Given had over a 112 Beyer for his 5-length romp in the Santa Anita Derby; Empire Maker came in with a 111 off his Florida Derby effort in 2003; Smarty Jones won the Arkansas Derby with a 107 in 2004, and in 2005 Bellamy Road and Afleet Alex entered the Derby off 120 and 108 Beyer efforts, respectively. The beloved Barbaro came into the 2006 Derby off a winning performance in the Florida Derby with a 103 and eventual Derby winner Big Brown earned a 106 in the 2008 Florida Derby.

Now we know Speed Figures don’t mean everything, and times and speed ratings are really only important to hardcore racing fans. The casual fan will not care that the fields is a little on the weak side – it doesn’t mean you can’t pick your favorite and hope for an exciting race.

I know I am going to enjoy the race no matter what. I have settled on rooting for Dialed In, not because he is the probable favorite, but because his trainer Nick Zito is so darned excited about this horse. Mr. Zito has won two Kentucky Derbys in the early 1990s with Strike the Gold and Go For Gin, and anyone who has ever seen his reactions after they crossed the finish line know that he is more outwardly enthusiastic than even the wildest spectators, and I wouldn’t mind seeing Nick go crazy again.

Having said that, there is the possibility of a superhorse emerging, and that is Uncle Mo. He was supposed to be the Point Given, the Smarty Jones, or the Barbaro of 2011, but as we know, he flopped in the Wood. If we can excuse that race and trainer Todd Pletcher can work his magic, then maybe, just maybe, we will be in for a spectacular performance. But despite the credentials of the trainer, and widespread acknowledgement of Uncle Mo’s raw talent, will he be ready? Most horse racing veterans agree that he doesn’t have the foundation as a three-year-old that most successful Derby winners have, but if this field is a little light on talent and maybe if he shows up with 80%, that will be enough to win.

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What Is A Scopey Pony

June 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Puzzled by the word scope in the context of horses? So was I, before I got to understand what it meant. The only meanings for scope I knew were optical instruments like rifle scopes and telescopes and the extent of an activity or probability.

When horse riders speak of scope, they’re talking about a horse’s fence jumping capabilities. A horse is said to be ‘scopey’ when it takes jumps effortlessly.

As you can understand, scope is invaluable in the show world, particularly show jumping. Pony owners, trainers and riders are constantly on the lookout for exceptionally scopey horses. They want horses that negotiate the largest obstacles without raising a sweat. Heights in some classes can surpass 1.60m, therefore the scopier a pony is, the better its possibilities of coming back home with one or two certificates. Gifted, truly scopey horses are uncommon, and can be particularly pricey. Great equine athletes are just as rare as great human ones. A human Sotomayor comes along once in a lifetime or 2, and so does an equine Genuine. Both are incredibly scopey.

Get one thing straight, though. Not all horses are scopey to the same extent. Not all horses are of Olympic class in their skills. You can make judgments on a horse’s scopiness only in the context of its classes of competition. You could be referring to a pony which has established a name for being scopey in children’s jumpers without quite having the talent to move further. Everything is relative.

Nonetheless scope is just one of the pre-requisites for good jumpers. They also must exercise due care. A pony that exercises due care is a horse that makes an attempt to jump cleanly, without hitting the jumps. Scope without care is like speed without direction, something like a disaster waiting to happen. The converse holds good, of course: care without scope is like direction without speed. You won’t be getting anywhere.

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Horse Racing In Australia And Its Future

June 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Horse racing has seen many changes over its long history. The introduction of fixed starting gates, and the Totalisator are just two examples of technology that has changed the nature of the sport in more recent times. Horse Racing in Australia though faces a deal of challenges in the coming years.

The traditional funding of racing by punters is one area that has changed dramatically in Australia following the privatisation of the TAB’s. This has opened the market to far more gambling products and increased competition to horse racing for the gambling dollar. The situation is unlikely change in the foreseeable future. Current moves to amalgamate racing clubs are a direct result of economic rationalisation in the industry. Many clubs are situated on land that has grown significantly in value, and are now in the midst of highly sought after residential areas. racing will go on and be under pressure from a range of things including greater than before competition for finance.

Funding has also put a deal of pressure on the grass roots home of racing in the country. No longer supported by Government distribution, traditional tracks now play host often to only a small number of marquee style events that are receiving massive local support. Race meetings like the Ipswich Cup and Cairns Amateur Carnival clearly show the communal service that racing clubs provide.

Racing is not immune from other pressures, and climate change plays a part in the future direction of Australian horse racing. Financial pressures have seen Australian horse breeders find the best possible return on their investment in the sales ring. As a result, there is a move that is internationally growing and moving towards the introduction of all weather racetracks. Not only do they require little watering, but they also reduce the risk of cancellation of meetings due to inclement weather. Many will also argue the benefits to horses of galloping on these surfaces. With pressure on water supply, this is a luxury that is harder to guarantee for the racing industry.

No matter what happens with the global economy in coming years, the centre of horse racing always must be the thoroughbred. Racing is not immune of other stresses, and weather change plays a big part in the future direction of. Horse Racing is not immune from other stresses, and weather change plays a big part in the future direction of. This has had the effect of not only reducing the number of commercially viable stallions standing in Australia, but also a significant reduction in stallion numbers. Veterinarian advancements have also increased the rate of conception meaning that stallions can cover larger books of mares. Modern technology will go on to enhance this ability, and minor horse studs will find it getting more and more difficult to compete. A narrowing of the gene pool appears a probable result. The introduction of shuttling of stallions so as they can serve mares in both hemispheres has further contributed to a narrowing of the gene pool.

As society focuses on quicker gratification, we see the result clearly in other sports. Cricket has seen the remarkable growth of the 20/20 game, while horse racing is tending towards shorter distances. Already, the French Derby has been reduced in distance, and there are calls for many other races to follow suit. Inevitably these reductions will come, making many of the characteristics of our past champion horses obsolete. The rise of sales companies like Magic Millions and their focus on the associated 2yo race for graduates is an example of a trend towards quick return within the industry.


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Car Racing Games – The Most Exciting Games on the Internet

June 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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The 1973 Triple Crown – the Competition, Contention and Odds …

June 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment

When Secretariat was gauging the fields and trying to find some foot on the racing tracks, a stronger and more experienced contender from a similar ancestry awaited him at the gates; Sham was sired by Pretense, to Seqoia by Princequillo; the grad sire to Secretariat as well. The genetic traits provided both these half cousins with the same gene for speed and consistence that later laid the foundation of another memorable rivalry in the books on horse racing.

Frank Martin, also referred to as “Pancho”, prepared Sham for the fastest runs anyone had ever witnessed or anticipated on the racing tracks. The stalker was a promising brown colt with a lightning speed and a confidence that all other contemporary horses dreaded. Sham’s most prominent racing occurred only when he turned three. His first crucial win came from the Santa Catalina Stakes that was a grade 2 race which soon followed with the beginning of his rivalry with his half cousin Secretariat in the Woods Memorial where he defeated the former to closing second himself and Angle Light got away with the benefit of their rivalry. Sham was partly succumbing to Linda’s Chief but he soon captured the scene at the Santa Anita Derby defeating the Chief by 2 ½ lengths.

The Triple Crown evolved into a high pressure zone when the two top favourites prepared for the test of the champions; Secretariat and Sham were the best contemporaries at the time racing against each other to prove who deserved the Crown, however following the controversial rise of Penny Chenery from a housewife to owner and rescuer of the Meadow Stables, Secretariat got the instant positivity while Sham fell into the obvious negative light without a fault. The 99th Derby was won by Secretariat who finished the fastest ever 1 ¼ miles in 1:59 2/5 with Sham closing in by 2 ½ lengths, probably the only second fastest in the history of Kentucky Derby followed by Monarchos (2001) who raced the same in 1:59.97 and Northern Dancer (1964) in 2:00.

Sham was once again defeated by an unfortunate 2 ½ lengths in the Preakness. However in the Belmont, Sham offered an aggressive speed duel to Secretariat who set an early lead much contrary to his basic running style of staying behind the pack. However, Sham ran out of gas to finish last in the field of five and Secretariat racing into an incredible victory by 31 lengths, the largest lead record that stays intangible till date along with the 2:24 flat for 1 ½ miles of dirt.

Sham was discovered to have suffered a hairline fracture following his Saratoga race preparations due to which his career witnessed an unexpected early retirement. After standing stud to a handful of good foals, Sham died due to a heart attack in 1993. The misfortune of being shadowed by a contemporary especially when he too displayed record breaking and exemplary performances in terms of speed and timing and stamina, is the basis of his saga as a true competitor.

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