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Old 05-18-2007, 09:08 AM
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He gored his foot on something as a baby, and always walked with a limp. The only Texas bred to win the Derby, at least I think that is right.
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Old 05-18-2007, 09:10 AM
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He gored his foot on something as a baby, and always walked with a limp. The only Texas bred to win the Derby, at least I think that is right.
A spike.. went through the hoof and it grew misshapenly. Walked with a limp which didn't bother him at full gallop.
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Old 05-18-2007, 09:13 AM
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Update: Middleground was also Texas bred.
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