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Trainer Tom Smith Gets Seabiscuit
A Colorado ranch hand left the range to turn automobile magnate Charles Howard's racing claimer into a '30s public persona and a champion who beat War Admiral in 1938.
tom smith meets charles howard • smith meets seabiscuit • smith meets john red pollard • seabiscuit was cat-off man o' war grandson • tom smith was horse whisperer
A Colorado ranch hand left the range to turn automobile magnate Charles Howard's racing claimer into a '30s public persona and a champion who beat War Admiral in 1938.
tom smith meets charles howard • smith meets seabiscuit • smith meets john red pollard • seabiscuit was cat-off man o' war grandson • tom smith was horse whisperer
Seabiscuit's Triple Crown
During the Depression the great race horse Seabiscuit conquered other race horses while capturing the nation's heart. In the twenty-first century his chroniclers have conquered the media and helped Seabiscuit to once again capture the nation's heart.
seabiscuit • horse racing • movies • documentaries • books
During the Depression the great race horse Seabiscuit conquered other race horses while capturing the nation's heart. In the twenty-first century his chroniclers have conquered the media and helped Seabiscuit to once again capture the nation's heart.
seabiscuit • horse racing • movies • documentaries • books
Seabiscuit: The Movie
First came Laura Hillenbrand's best-seller -- now comes the movie that will go into production in October and is scheduled for release in 2003.
seabiscuit • laura hillenbrand • war admiral • tobey maguire • chris mccarron
First came Laura Hillenbrand's best-seller -- now comes the movie that will go into production in October and is scheduled for release in 2003.
seabiscuit • laura hillenbrand • war admiral • tobey maguire • chris mccarron
Seabiscuit Is Picture Perfect
Seabiscuit the Movie is just as good as Seabiscuit the book. Make that great! You'll enjoy the film whether ir not you read the book. View and enjoy like I did.
seabiscuit • war adimral • santa anita • pimlico • charles howard
Seabiscuit the Movie is just as good as Seabiscuit the book. Make that great! You'll enjoy the film whether ir not you read the book. View and enjoy like I did.
seabiscuit • war adimral • santa anita • pimlico • charles howard
Dan Patch, Phar Lap, Seabiscuit
Dan Patch, Phar Lap, and Seabiscuit were extraordinarily gifted and communicative equine athletes loved by thousands in their times. They walked and talked with people.
horse legends stars phar lap • horse legends stars seabiscuit • horse legends stars dan patch • walking and talking with horses dan patch • communicative equines phar lap
Dan Patch, Phar Lap, and Seabiscuit were extraordinarily gifted and communicative equine athletes loved by thousands in their times. They walked and talked with people.
horse legends stars phar lap • horse legends stars seabiscuit • horse legends stars dan patch • walking and talking with horses dan patch • communicative equines phar lap
Top Racing Moments of 2001
Lauren Hillenbrand's best seller "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" has done much for horse racing this year.
Lauren Hillenbrand's best seller "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" has done much for horse racing this year.
Worthy War Admiral Lost Match Race
His dislike of starting gates seemed to give him the advantage in his match race with Seabiscuit, but War Admiral was beaten at the start. He later sired Busher.
1937 triple crown • war admiral • glen riddle farms • charles howard • seabiscuit
His dislike of starting gates seemed to give him the advantage in his match race with Seabiscuit, but War Admiral was beaten at the start. He later sired Busher.
1937 triple crown • war admiral • glen riddle farms • charles howard • seabiscuit
Non-Fiction a Non-Issue?
Non-fiction studies boast more than "how-to" manuals or the rules for obtaining a driver's license. Read with interest about literature that matters.
nonfiction • text • informational • seabiscuit • hillenbrand
Non-fiction studies boast more than "how-to" manuals or the rules for obtaining a driver's license. Read with interest about literature that matters.
nonfiction • text • informational • seabiscuit • hillenbrand
Tom Smith to Hall Posthumously
Tom Smith trained for Maine Chance Stable after taking Seabiscuit to fame. His life's work wasn't recognized until 2003, when he was voted to the Hall of Fame.
tom smith • seabiscuit • jet pilot • maine chance stable • washington racing hall of fame
Tom Smith trained for Maine Chance Stable after taking Seabiscuit to fame. His life's work wasn't recognized until 2003, when he was voted to the Hall of Fame.
tom smith • seabiscuit • jet pilot • maine chance stable • washington racing hall of fame
Einstein Adds To History of Santa Anita Handicap
A record 130 pounds was carried by seven previous Big 'Cap victors, including Seabiscuit. Triple Crown champion Citation carried top weight, 132 pounds, in a 1950 loss.
einstein conquers top weight in big 'cap • previous high-weight big 'cap winners • seabiscuit and john henry carried top weight in bi • seven horses carried 130 in big 'cap wins • seabiscuit is special big 'cap story
A record 130 pounds was carried by seven previous Big 'Cap victors, including Seabiscuit. Triple Crown champion Citation carried top weight, 132 pounds, in a 1950 loss.
einstein conquers top weight in big 'cap • previous high-weight big 'cap winners • seabiscuit and john henry carried top weight in bi • seven horses carried 130 in big 'cap wins • seabiscuit is special big 'cap story
The 2003 Summer Movie Preview
Well, it's May, and the summer movie season for 2003 is off and running. This week, we conclude our two part series previewing this summer's films by looking at the anticipated films scheduled to be released in July and August.
terminator 3 • preview • summer movie preview • blockbuster • academy award
Well, it's May, and the summer movie season for 2003 is off and running. This week, we conclude our two part series previewing this summer's films by looking at the anticipated films scheduled to be released in July and August.
terminator 3 • preview • summer movie preview • blockbuster • academy award
Man O' War
The career of thoroughbred racehorse Man O' War lasted sixteen months, but his power and grace inspired a post-war nation and revitalized a faltering sport.
man o' war • seabiscuit • war admiral • thoroughbred racing • horse racing
The career of thoroughbred racehorse Man O' War lasted sixteen months, but his power and grace inspired a post-war nation and revitalized a faltering sport.
man o' war • seabiscuit • war admiral • thoroughbred racing • horse racing
Gallant Fox Impressed in Classics
Not an immediate favorite in the American classics, Gallant Fox earned his status slowly and won nine races in 1930, after a bleak two-year-old season.
1930 triple crown • 1935 triple crown • gallant fox • omaha • sunny james fitzsimmons
Not an immediate favorite in the American classics, Gallant Fox earned his status slowly and won nine races in 1930, after a bleak two-year-old season.
1930 triple crown • 1935 triple crown • gallant fox • omaha • sunny james fitzsimmons
Great True Stories
From Truman Capote to lesser-known authors, this list of narrative non-fiction stories will keep you absorbed and perhaps lead you to revisit the stories in the future.
narrative nonfiction • peace corps • ivory coast • tufts university • tufts
From Truman Capote to lesser-known authors, this list of narrative non-fiction stories will keep you absorbed and perhaps lead you to revisit the stories in the future.
narrative nonfiction • peace corps • ivory coast • tufts university • tufts
In 1936, Omaha Raced in England
Lameness curtailed Omaha's 1935 season. He raced in England the next year. One of his bloodline mares foaled the great stallion, Nijinsky.
1935 triple crown • 1930 triple crown • gallant fox • nijinsky • omaha's daughters
Lameness curtailed Omaha's 1935 season. He raced in England the next year. One of his bloodline mares foaled the great stallion, Nijinsky.
1935 triple crown • 1930 triple crown • gallant fox • nijinsky • omaha's daughters
Lowest Claimers Make Best Bets
The betting player who pays attention to details in his claiming race thoroughbred participants can come out with a winning card. Weights and rivals also count.
betting claiming races • racing levels • seabiscuit • lava man • blinkers and equipment
The betting player who pays attention to details in his claiming race thoroughbred participants can come out with a winning card. Weights and rivals also count.
betting claiming races • racing levels • seabiscuit • lava man • blinkers and equipment
May Highlights the Kentucky Derby
Louisville, Kentucky has hosted the Kentucky Derby for 134 years. The race track was built in 1875. It held its first horse race that same year.
the kentucky derby • churchill downs races • who is the jockey for i want revenge • race for the roses • secretariat won the triple crown
Louisville, Kentucky has hosted the Kentucky Derby for 134 years. The race track was built in 1875. It held its first horse race that same year.
the kentucky derby • churchill downs races • who is the jockey for i want revenge • race for the roses • secretariat won the triple crown
One Hundred Years of Converse
This year Converse celebrates 100 years of manufacturing best selling sneakers - half the history is about basketball; the other about really cool urban footwear.
converse • best selling sneakers • chuck taylor all stars • chucks • all star sneakers
This year Converse celebrates 100 years of manufacturing best selling sneakers - half the history is about basketball; the other about really cool urban footwear.
converse • best selling sneakers • chuck taylor all stars • chucks • all star sneakers
Racing Champs Trace to England
Bloodlines of four American Triple Crown winners trace directly to the great British running and stock champion, Eclipse. Awards are named for him.
american breeding beginnings • darley arabian • eclipse • byerly turk • goldolphin barb
Bloodlines of four American Triple Crown winners trace directly to the great British running and stock champion, Eclipse. Awards are named for him.
american breeding beginnings • darley arabian • eclipse • byerly turk • goldolphin barb
Understanding Horse Racing Terms
For the novice in any sport, picking up terminology is essential to getting hooked. In the 2003 Seabiscuit movie, recognizing words brings fascination to the hoofbeats.
breezing a horse • horse racing terms • breezing scene in seabiscuit movie • what are horse racing fractions • furlongs lugging in rank runners in horse racing
For the novice in any sport, picking up terminology is essential to getting hooked. In the 2003 Seabiscuit movie, recognizing words brings fascination to the hoofbeats.
breezing a horse • horse racing terms • breezing scene in seabiscuit movie • what are horse racing fractions • furlongs lugging in rank runners in horse racing
Whirlaway Bested All Comers
Whirlaway was the third Triple Crown champion to lose a match race at age four. Sir Barton (1920) and War Admiral (1938) did the same. Whirlaway stood at stud in France.
1941 triple crown champ • whirlaway • alsab • ben jones • jockey club gold cup
Whirlaway was the third Triple Crown champion to lose a match race at age four. Sir Barton (1920) and War Admiral (1938) did the same. Whirlaway stood at stud in France.
1941 triple crown champ • whirlaway • alsab • ben jones • jockey club gold cup
Zito Speaks Against Horse Slaughter
Thoroughbbred trainer Nick Zito elevates his campaign against horse slaughter at every opportunity. It's not just talk. He walks the walk. Commentator gives him voice.
zito commentator speak against horse slaughter • zito lapenta rescue llittle cliff • commentator breaks menow's massachusetts handicap • longest length win in suffolk downs masscap histor • richard fields zero tolerance horse slaughter
Thoroughbbred trainer Nick Zito elevates his campaign against horse slaughter at every opportunity. It's not just talk. He walks the walk. Commentator gives him voice.
zito commentator speak against horse slaughter • zito lapenta rescue llittle cliff • commentator breaks menow's massachusetts handicap • longest length win in suffolk downs masscap histor • richard fields zero tolerance horse slaughter
NBA needs a George Mason
The NBA playoffs need help. The league's own version of George Mason, the NCAA's 2006 Cinderella, would spice up two months of playoff boredom. But who fits the slipper?
nba • nba playoffs • cavaliers • clippers • lebron james
The NBA playoffs need help. The league's own version of George Mason, the NCAA's 2006 Cinderella, would spice up two months of playoff boredom. But who fits the slipper?
nba • nba playoffs • cavaliers • clippers • lebron james
The 2003 Film Awards Season Is Upon Us ...
It's already coming up on December? That means the Film Awards Season for 2003 is about to begin, and there's plenty of news to discuss this week ... as well as my first, early, rusty predictions and a look at the schedule of events for this upcoming film awards season.
film awards • season • academy award • oscar • cinema
It's already coming up on December? That means the Film Awards Season for 2003 is about to begin, and there's plenty of news to discuss this week ... as well as my first, early, rusty predictions and a look at the schedule of events for this upcoming film awards season.
film awards • season • academy award • oscar • cinema
E Z Warrior To Breed at Coolmore
A top 2007 colt won his two juvenile starts, rested his shins, won his 3-year-old debut, then went to limbo status while his owner, Ahmed Zayat, sold his breeding rights.
e z warrior • ahmed zayat • coolmore stud • bob baffert • smarty jones
A top 2007 colt won his two juvenile starts, rested his shins, won his 3-year-old debut, then went to limbo status while his owner, Ahmed Zayat, sold his breeding rights.
e z warrior • ahmed zayat • coolmore stud • bob baffert • smarty jones
Reaching Out for Help
Thoughts on seeking Disability and other forms of assistance.
agoraphobia • panic • disorder • fear • anxiety
Thoughts on seeking Disability and other forms of assistance.
agoraphobia • panic • disorder • fear • anxiety
Match Races
Triple Crown winners haven't done well in match races.
horse racing • horses • triple crown • winners
Triple Crown winners haven't done well in match races.
horse racing • horses • triple crown • winners
3D Animated Feature News, April 2004
All about The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread, of Disney's novel adaptation One for Sorrow, Two for Joy, DreamWorks' Master P: Kung-Fu Panda and Rex Havoc, and a lost chihuahua, South of the Border.
All about The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread, of Disney's novel adaptation One for Sorrow, Two for Joy, DreamWorks' Master P: Kung-Fu Panda and Rex Havoc, and a lost chihuahua, South of the Border.
3D Animated Feature News, May 2004
The Pink Panther turns CG, Rex Havoc being written for DreamWorks, and a remark and poll about The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread.
The Pink Panther turns CG, Rex Havoc being written for DreamWorks, and a remark and poll about The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread.
The Rags of William Bolcom
Ragtime had a brief 25 year stint of popularity. In the late twentieth century, several composers, among them William Bolcom, picked up from where early ragtime left off.
rags of william bolcom • comeback of ragtime in 20th century • bolcom's interest in ragtime • characteristics of bolcom's rags • complete list of bolcom's rags
Ragtime had a brief 25 year stint of popularity. In the late twentieth century, several composers, among them William Bolcom, picked up from where early ragtime left off.
rags of william bolcom • comeback of ragtime in 20th century • bolcom's interest in ragtime • characteristics of bolcom's rags • complete list of bolcom's rags
Busy Edgar Prado Picks Adriano
Riding money leader Edgar Prado had his pick of some of the year's best Thoroughbreds for his Derby ride May 3. He opted for Adriano, trained by his long-time employer.
prado choice for derby mount • top money earning jockeys • prado and adriano • prado and tale of ekati • prado and monba
Riding money leader Edgar Prado had his pick of some of the year's best Thoroughbreds for his Derby ride May 3. He opted for Adriano, trained by his long-time employer.
prado choice for derby mount • top money earning jockeys • prado and adriano • prado and tale of ekati • prado and monba
Halloween with Horses
October 31st is a great time for a barn party, complete with dressed up horses and fun games.
halloween with horses • halloween at the barn • horse halloween costumes • horse games • barn party activities
October 31st is a great time for a barn party, complete with dressed up horses and fun games.
halloween with horses • halloween at the barn • horse halloween costumes • horse games • barn party activities
Kentucky Derby Trainer Wins Led By B A Jones
The Florida Derby has served as a launching pad for Big Brown, Barbaro, Monarchos, Thunder Gulch, and Unbridled. B. A. Jones conditioned two 1940s Triple Crown champs.
florida derby and kentucky derby winners • trainers who win the kentucky derby • winningest thoroughbred trainers kentucky derby • thoroughbred champions kentucky derby • b.a. jones leads trainers most wins kentucky derby
The Florida Derby has served as a launching pad for Big Brown, Barbaro, Monarchos, Thunder Gulch, and Unbridled. B. A. Jones conditioned two 1940s Triple Crown champs.
florida derby and kentucky derby winners • trainers who win the kentucky derby • winningest thoroughbred trainers kentucky derby • thoroughbred champions kentucky derby • b.a. jones leads trainers most wins kentucky derby
War Admiral Raced Unbeaten in 1937
Although small of stature, War Admiral was big of heart and matched his famous father's will to win. Man o' War's most significant son had his year in 1937.
1937 triple crown • war admiral physical conformation • man o' war's son • war admiral starting gate problems • 1937 kentucky derby
Although small of stature, War Admiral was big of heart and matched his famous father's will to win. Man o' War's most significant son had his year in 1937.
1937 triple crown • war admiral physical conformation • man o' war's son • war admiral starting gate problems • 1937 kentucky derby
Cultivate a Love of Reading
Let's help children and adults learn to enjoy reading wholesome literature.
love of reading • cultivate reading • read aloud
Let's help children and adults learn to enjoy reading wholesome literature.
love of reading • cultivate reading • read aloud
Del Mar Features $7.7 Million Worth of Stakes
Del Mar, where the surf meets the turf, on Wednesday begins its 66th racing season featuring 29 stakes spread out over 43 days.
del mar • where the surf meets the turf • horse racing • thoroughbreds • stakes
Del Mar, where the surf meets the turf, on Wednesday begins its 66th racing season featuring 29 stakes spread out over 43 days.
del mar • where the surf meets the turf • horse racing • thoroughbreds • stakes
1992 Kentucky Derby Bet Was Arazi
Lil E. Tee rebounded as a foal from an immune deficiency, and then overcame 1991 Breeders' Cup Juvenile powerhouse champion Arazi in the 1992 Kentucky Derby.
lil e. tee wins 1992 kentucky derby • race card stats from 1992 kentucky derby • lil e. tee took on arazi in kentucky derby • pat day rides lil e. tee in 1992 derby • lil e. tee's racing record
Lil E. Tee rebounded as a foal from an immune deficiency, and then overcame 1991 Breeders' Cup Juvenile powerhouse champion Arazi in the 1992 Kentucky Derby.
lil e. tee wins 1992 kentucky derby • race card stats from 1992 kentucky derby • lil e. tee took on arazi in kentucky derby • pat day rides lil e. tee in 1992 derby • lil e. tee's racing record
Brothers Movie Fast Facts
Jim Sheridan directs Brothers, a remake of a Danish film about war, family, and romance.
natalie portman movies • natalie portman film • jake gyllenhaal movies • brother movies • brothers movie
Jim Sheridan directs Brothers, a remake of a Danish film about war, family, and romance.
natalie portman movies • natalie portman film • jake gyllenhaal movies • brother movies • brothers movie
Einstein Wins In Big 'Cap Field of Thirteen
Did pre-race gazing by seven-year-old Einstein give the old fellow command at Santa Anita's ancient hundred grander? Pitts-Blasi gets first female trainer Big 'Cap win.
einstein takes big 'cap • pitts-blasi first female trainer wins big 'cap • einstein gazes mountaintops before big 'cap win • einstein's first synthetic race • einstein may run in synthetic breeders' cup
Did pre-race gazing by seven-year-old Einstein give the old fellow command at Santa Anita's ancient hundred grander? Pitts-Blasi gets first female trainer Big 'Cap win.
einstein takes big 'cap • pitts-blasi first female trainer wins big 'cap • einstein gazes mountaintops before big 'cap win • einstein's first synthetic race • einstein may run in synthetic breeders' cup
Evening Attire Wins At Philadelphia Park
The $200,000 Greenwood Cup Stakes at Philadelphia Park featured the tried and true gelding Evening Attire. At age 10, he qualified for the fall Breeders' Cup by winning.
evening attire wins greenwood • evening attire qualifies for breeders cup • evening attire sets track record • ageless gelding evening attire by black tie affair • breeders cup dirt marathon gets evening attire
The $200,000 Greenwood Cup Stakes at Philadelphia Park featured the tried and true gelding Evening Attire. At age 10, he qualified for the fall Breeders' Cup by winning.
evening attire wins greenwood • evening attire qualifies for breeders cup • evening attire sets track record • ageless gelding evening attire by black tie affair • breeders cup dirt marathon gets evening attire
Kentucky Derby Champions of the 1960s
Many princely steeds stepped hoof to race track in the 1960s Derby parade. Northern Dancer and Majestic Prince were magic, while Carry Back came with humble ancestry.
1960s kentucky derby winners • northern dancer and majestic prince 1964 derby • carry back 1961 derby • training and pedigree in thoroughbred racing • carry back's humble pedigree
Many princely steeds stepped hoof to race track in the 1960s Derby parade. Northern Dancer and Majestic Prince were magic, while Carry Back came with humble ancestry.
1960s kentucky derby winners • northern dancer and majestic prince 1964 derby • carry back 1961 derby • training and pedigree in thoroughbred racing • carry back's humble pedigree
Kentucky Derby Stories and Champions 1930s
Before the days of jockey civility, riders of Brokers Tip and Head Play bashed saddle to saddle for the 1933 Kentucky Derby title. 1935's Omaha had a Derby-winning sire.
1930s kentucky derby champions • 1930s kentucky derby stories • don meade and herb fisher fight in stretch 1933 • omaha won a 1930s triple crown like father gallant • the whitneys had four kentucky derby winners
Before the days of jockey civility, riders of Brokers Tip and Head Play bashed saddle to saddle for the 1933 Kentucky Derby title. 1935's Omaha had a Derby-winning sire.
1930s kentucky derby champions • 1930s kentucky derby stories • don meade and herb fisher fight in stretch 1933 • omaha won a 1930s triple crown like father gallant • the whitneys had four kentucky derby winners
Movie Review : The Tale of Despereaux
NBC-Universal's The Tale of Despereaux has its heart in the right place, but needless exposition hurts the story. 7/10.
the tale of despereaux • movie review • nbc-universal • matthew broderick • emma watson
NBC-Universal's The Tale of Despereaux has its heart in the right place, but needless exposition hurts the story. 7/10.
the tale of despereaux • movie review • nbc-universal • matthew broderick • emma watson
Movie Review – The Tale of Despereaux
A visually appealing film with a star-studded roster, the lackluster tale of Despereaux falls just short of greatness.
despereaux • mouse • honor • princess • animated
A visually appealing film with a star-studded roster, the lackluster tale of Despereaux falls just short of greatness.
despereaux • mouse • honor • princess • animated
Santa Barbara Sideways
Santa Barbara's history with film is as fertile as its land. It's infectious. Film lovers world-wide find their way to this sleepy coastal paradise.
santa barbara • cinema paradise seaside town • history why hollywood takes the coastal drive nor • sideways • santa barbara ideal weather
Santa Barbara's history with film is as fertile as its land. It's infectious. Film lovers world-wide find their way to this sleepy coastal paradise.
santa barbara • cinema paradise seaside town • history why hollywood takes the coastal drive nor • sideways • santa barbara ideal weather
Woolf Jockey Award to Jon Court
Horse racing's George Woolf, The Ice Man, piloted the legendary Seabiscuit against War Admiral in 1938. He left a legacy, and each year a rider is awarded in his honor.
jon court gets george woolf award • george woolf the ice man • jon court's grade1 wins • woolf memorial award given each year since 1985 • court rode leroidesanimaux
Horse racing's George Woolf, The Ice Man, piloted the legendary Seabiscuit against War Admiral in 1938. He left a legacy, and each year a rider is awarded in his honor.
jon court gets george woolf award • george woolf the ice man • jon court's grade1 wins • woolf memorial award given each year since 1985 • court rode leroidesanimaux
2004 Young Artist Awards acting nominations, movies
A list of nominees for the 2004 Young Actor Awards.
A list of nominees for the 2004 Young Actor Awards.
Big Changes in Store for Texas Racing in 2004
Racing in the Lone Star State changes dramatically in 2004 because of the Breeeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships being staged at Lone Star Park.
breeders' cup • horses • jockeys • trainers • lone star park
Racing in the Lone Star State changes dramatically in 2004 because of the Breeeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships being staged at Lone Star Park.
breeders' cup • horses • jockeys • trainers • lone star park
Handicapping Hints for Kentucky Derby
The fullest field in two decades will go in the 130th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday.
horses • jockeys • trainers • stakes • kentucky derby
The fullest field in two decades will go in the 130th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday.
horses • jockeys • trainers • stakes • kentucky derby
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