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Dark Horse at the Races Turns Tide in Tennessee Tale
A century-old Tennessee racing anecdote centers on Sam Flynn and his decrepit black horse. Judge McMinnimee spots the sleeper and predicts victory, setting the scene for a famous turf saying. The piece weaves in horse lore, notable pluggers like Mike Dwyer and John Richardson, and quirky racing legends from Kilbeggan to Aintree.
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Tennessee
Sam Flynn
Flynn
McMinnimee
Kilbeggan
Aintree
Mike Dwyer
John Richardson
Saratoga
John
Mike
Dwyer
Kikkalis
Emerald Isle
Con Sullivan
Great Britain
Sullivan
New York
Bowie
John Hay Whitney
J. E. Smallman
Canterboy
Boston Brook
Pinkerton
Elizabeth Bella
Elizabeth
Charles Holland
Lucius
Elizabeth Bolla
Virgil
Head Play
Phar Lap
J. C. Milam
Willis Sharpe Kilmer
Mr. Kilmer
Max Hirsch
Roman Soldier
Texas
Detroit
Kentucky
Illinois
Florida
Howard
Escarpellette