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Entries from August 2008

Genuine Risk Dead

August 18th, 2008 · Comments Off

Genuine Risk died in her paddock this morning at Newstead in Upperville, VA. Owned by Mrs. Diana Firestone, she was the winner of the 1980 Kentucky Derby (becoming only the second filly EVER and the first in 65 years to win the historic race) and placed second in both the Preakness and the Belmont that […]

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Lewis Michael to Three Chimneys; Chelokee to Vinery

August 1st, 2008 · Comments Off

Lewis Michael will be retiring to Three Chimneys at the end of his racing career this year, according to owner Frank Calabrese. The son of Rahy has a stud deal inked with the farm, home of Smarty Jones, Point Given, Rahy, and others, with an increase in the price if Lewis Michael can come up […]

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Tags: Chelokee · Vinery · frankcalabrese · lewismichael · roodandriddle · threechimneys