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Originally Posted by Danzig188

i finished the book today, interesting that one of MOW's records stayed on the book for years, until the legend known as kelso finally broke it. and for those who bring up him 'ducking' exterminator-ex wasn't even considered the top older horse, sir barton was....ex was considered the best stayer-and he had a couple shots at man o war, and bypassed them. and of course man o war met with the mighty sir barton, the rest as they say is history...i recommend that book to anyone who might be interested. it was pretty good, well-researched, and not a 'drool fest'. i had read several books on big red previously, and found stuff in here that i hadn't known about--especially about 'hopped horses'. seems way back when, they used to run some of their horses on cocaine!!

What book was it that you read? I love the old history books on horse racing. I mentioned this earlier in the thread but in case you missed it. read "They're Off!!!! Horse racing at Saratoga." Fantastic book about the history of the sport not only for The Spa but all over from Churhill Down, the Belmont to Santa Anita and all those old tracks down in Queens, and Long Island. Also all the sports greats. Wonderful book and a must for any horse racing fan.