New York AP recounts Triple Crown emotions from Count Fleet win
AP reports on jockey Johnny Longden and others reflecting on the pressure and exhilaration of winning racing's Triple Crown. The piece notes the deep emotions riders feel after Count Fleet's triumph and the significance of the achievement in horse racing history.
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New York
aWhirlaway
Pensive
Tim
Jimmy. Jones
Johnny Longden
Jeanpoint
Fleet
Jones recounts Belmont losses and Triple Crown hopes
A racing figure reflects on Belmont failures and past triumphs with Pensive Tim Tam and Majestic Prince. He recalls 1944 Belmont heartbreak, 1948 and 1958 campaigns, and the weight of winning races like the Derby and Preakness. He notes evaluating horse welfare after defeats and stresses trainer judgment.
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Pensive
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Longden
Majestic
Prince
Frank McMahon
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Tiger Seeks Upset as Benvenuti Opposes Foster at Garden
New York AP reports Dick Tiger about to turn 40 in three months as he trains to challenge Benvenuti in a light heavy non title bout at Madison Square Garden. Tiger says he still feels young and aims to reclaim the heavyweight throne. Benvenuti, 31, is in peak form and eyes a possible shot at Foster's title.
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Dick Tiger
Benvenuti
Bob Foster
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Foster
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