The Hungarian Seabiscuit

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The Hungarian Seabiscuit

Postby Bedouwia » Mon Apr 20, 2009 3:38 am

This is a great story for those of you who have not seen it.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/20/world ... &th&emc=th

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Postby Strategic Maneuver » Mon Apr 20, 2009 5:08 am

Enjoyed the story, thanks for sharing. Remember seeing one of his races on youtube awhile back and it was wonderful.

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Postby erins isle » Mon Apr 20, 2009 10:05 am

Hope he'll come to Royal Ascot!! Arganaut, what about him racing against TT?

What a race this'll be!!!! :D :D
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Postby Carlo Algatrensig » Mon Apr 20, 2009 10:44 am

erins isle wrote:Hope he'll come to Royal Ascot!! Arganaut, what about him racing against TT?

What a race this'll be!!!! :D :D


According to the RP he's coming across for the Temple Stakes at Haydock, then the 2 Group 1 sprints at Royal Ascot and finally the July Cup. Cant wait to see him here.
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Postby nferro9925 » Mon Apr 20, 2009 2:27 pm

Wonderful story!

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Postby Tairaterces » Mon Apr 20, 2009 3:12 pm

Lovely article . . . . . . . . . .

Anyone know why he was named Overdose???
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