It recognized Birdstone, while also capturing the emotion of a stunned nation.
That's the first time I've read about a horse race and then recollected the John F. Kennedy assassination in Dallas, and the space shuttle Challenger explosion.
I think I'd toss Birdstone versus Smarty Jones in my stunned nation exotics of American History.
But, I do get the sentiment and accept the meaning. I saw the stunned look real time from others.
I didn't bet that race.
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