So claimed Charles Hatton in his assessment of 1961 champion turf horse T. V. Lark in the 1962 American Racing Manual.
It is refreshing, concerning T. V. Lark, to note that he races without blinkers. So too do Kelso and Carry Back. In recent years on our turf all too many trainers have taken little pride in such matters. They ignore the implicit "knock" against one of their charges and often needlessly equip them with the rogue's badge, which was invented for cowards. These are the same trainers who are not abashed when one of their charges is beaten 100 yards. But we are not trainers' consciences and have no wish to moralize. Suffice it to say "all the more credit to T. V. Lark," a generous and genuine champion.
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Blinkers Are For Cowards?
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Blinkers Are For Cowards?
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