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Old 07-12-2009, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Pedigree Ann
It was a mud mark. The Form didn't break down races by listing those that were run on fast tracks, off tracks, turf, etc. So to help us figure who ought to move up in mud (any off track), they prefaced the name with one of three mud marks. A big asterisk (*) indicated a good mud runner; an X indicated a better mud runner; and an X with a circle around it meant the animal skated over mud like Peggy Fleming, leaving his opponents slogging behind him, sort of like every Valid Appeal foal ever born. The original Wingover, 1963 model, won something like 80% of his races on off tracks, and was on the board in the others. And yes, they did get off tracks in SoCal, where he did a lot of his running.
I knew it sounded familiar, but couldn't remember. Thanks for helping a young pup!!
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Old 07-12-2009, 07:20 PM
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Creme De La Fete was one of my favorite claimers....
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Old 07-12-2009, 09:06 PM
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Spooky Mulder without question. Every time i get an alert of an entry i still get excited.
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