Happy Horse Stories
Calder’s Summit of Speed Rocket Man stakes winner, Pembroke Hall, is a horse with one asset — “raw, unadulterated speed, the reason why he’s the king of the 440-yard dash” (ESPN).
The filly America America wins and wins — with walks in the woods, no medication, and the care of a loving trainer and owner. “Mourier may be considered unconventional by other trainers, but he believes in racing a happy horse naturally, with grass and fresh air” (Daily Racing Form).
“Through his adventures as a handicapper and a horse owner, Dan Lynch learned that certain racehorses have a way of making people suspend their better judgment. Even so, he figured, no one would be foolish enough to claim Rough Draft when the horse returned to the track last year.” Oh, but they did. And Mr. Lynch bought him right back for $7500 (Star Tribune).
