Lady's Secret named Horse of the Year for 1986
In a wet Aqueduct ceremony, Lady's Secret crowned Horse of the Year 1986. Trainer D Wayne Lukas, owner Eugene V Klein, and Eclipse voters highlighted her standout campaign and box office appeal. Capote earned 2-year-old honors. Klein and Lukas each repeated as owners and trainer of the year respectively.
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New York
Secretariat
Aqueduct
D. Wayne Lukas
California
Eugene V. Klein
Saratoga
Racing Secretaries of
Thoroughbred Racing Associations
Daily Racing Form
National Turf Writers Association
Lady’s Secret
Manila
TRA
Kleins
Lukas
and Capote
Klein
San Francisco
Brave Raj
Tiffany Lass
Estrapade
Smile
Pay Day
Allen Stacy
Paul Mellon
Unsuspected predators in Texas woods eyed by hunters
A Texas outdoors column notes barred owls and snakes as hidden predators affecting wildlife. Carl Frontress of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says snakes prey on wood ducks by entering nesting cavities, while barred owls hunt small mammals and may reduce skunk sightings along the Neches River bottom.
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ED Holder
Neches River
Texas
Carl Frontress
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Predators Threaten East Texas Wood Duck Nests
A conservationist notes wood duck nests in East Texas face threats from snakes and raccoons. Predator shields on nesting posts deter raccoons, while snakes may access boxes via posts or branches. The Texas rat snake is blamed, but others share similar looks. The piece frames a constant woodland survival struggle.
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Texas
Nothing funny about birds by Alan Charles
An essay argues against stereotypes of bird-watchers and outdoor enthusiasts. The author, an avid birder, contrasts thoughtful non-consumptive nature study with sportsmen focused on killing game, urging deeper knowledge of birds and wildlife to preserve the outdoor world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Charles
Zurbriggen Leads Swiss Charge At World Alpine Showdown
Pirmin Zurbriggen of Switzerland, the defending downhill world champion and four-time World Cup downhill winner this season, is first off on Nationale as racers anticipate a two minute run. Markus Wasmeier Meirin Michael Meir Rob Boyd among contenders. Erika Hess wins combined to give Switzerland first gold as rest of Swiss team eyes multiple titles.
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Nationale
Zurbriggen
West Germany
Markus Wasmeier
Italy
Michael Meir
Canada
Rob Boyd
Zuurbriggen
Austria
Erika Hess
Switzerland
Hess
Germany
Christ] Cranz
Sylvia Eder
Tamara McKinney
Olympic Valley
Calif
Bormio
McKinney
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San Diego Chargers
National Football League
FFA
Rex Miller
Ross S. Sterling Future Farmers of America
Crockett
Entex
Baytown
Ben
Carden Air & Heating
Crosby
Clary Air & Heat
Highlands
Toeng Air Condi
Zurbriggen Heads
Baytown Nissan
Nissan
M. Main
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