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Originally Posted by Kasept
Gen. Duke.. 1957.
Widely acknowledged at Calumet as the best horse they ever bred.. including Citation. Set a 9f FL Derby stakes (and track) record that stood for 40+ years.. Split 4 decisions with Bold Ruler and would have gone off favored in the famed '57 Derby but scratched with a hoof bruise Friday. Developed the wobbles at 4 and had to be put down. One of the greatest tragedies in racing history.
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Hah! I was going to mention Gen. Duke, too! Imagine being favored over Bold Ruler, Round Table, Gallant Man, and Iron Liege. Gen Duke in that Derby would have probably changed Shoemaker's life for the better, too!
--Dunbar