Two Lost Elements in Modern Racing After Derby Glory
The piece contrasts racing’s sport ethos with business focus after Swale’s Derby win and Devil's Bag retirement. It recalls legendary horses like Tom Fool and Secretariat, highlights syndication values at Claiborne Farm, and laments racing drift from its traditional sporting roots.
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Churchill Downs
Yesteryear
Jockey Club
Hitchcock
Whitney
von Stade
Bostwick
Post
Gaver
Aiken
John Gaver
Greentree Stable
Tom Fool
U.S
Devil’s Bag
Halo
James P. Mills
Aiken Preparatory School
Devil’s Bay
Claiborne Farm
Mills
Hialeah
Finis
Swale
Woody Stephens
Jimmy Mills
Chumming
Young Biker Bryan Cumbee Rides Toward Olympic Dreams
Bryan Cumbee, 13, ferries a four mile route near Kalmia Plaza on a Nishiki International bike and plans a biking career. He aims for Olympic level touring and rides 40 to 60 miles daily, sponsored by Pacesetter Realty and supported by Jeff Tuttle of the Two-Wheeler shop. He describes biking as a demanding, addictive pursuit requiring endurance and focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalmia Plaza
Nishiki International
Cumbee
Matt Nelson
Nelson
Pacesetter Realty
Jeff Tuttle
Tuttle
Houndslake
Bryan Cumbee
Orioles Grant Palmer Release Ends 20-Year Run
Baltimore announces the release of Jim Palmer after a 20-year association with the Orioles aiming to pursue his 300-win goal. Palmer posted a 5-4-1 last season and 0-3 this year, with a 9.17 ERA, as Scott McGregor and others reflect on his standout career and departure.
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Baltimore
Jim Palmer
Baltimore Orioles
Orioles
Palmer
Joe Altobelli
Scott McGregor
McGregor
Cy Young
Earl Weaver
Altobelli
California Angels
Ron Shapiro
Hank Peters
The
Stephens Recalls 1952 Preakness Victory at Pimlico
Baltimore AP Stephens recalls winning the 1952 Preakness with Blue Man and carries the money clip from that day. Swale, Kentucky Derby winner, aims for a second Preakness as 10 three year olds are expected to run. Purse reaches 338600 with 243600 to the winner as ABC televizes the race.
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Baltimore
Woody Stephens
Stephens
Swale
Pimlico Stable
Tixy
Gate Dancer
Pine Circle
Fight Over
Taylor
Special
Raja
Shark
Pac Soldier
S.S. Hot Sauce
Wind Flyer
ABC
Hutcheson
Devil’s Bag
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Devil’s
Whitney Tower
New York
Sports Ilustrated
Classic Magazine
Lucy
Aurora
Secretariat
America
Citation
Mickey Mantle
Yankee Stadium
Kelso
Forego
Belmont
John Henry
Keeneland
Seth Hancock
Claiborne
Arkenites
Phil Jones
Grant Palmer
Ken McKenzie
Pimlico
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