Sunday, June 20, 2004

"In the lead it's the favorite Winalota Cash followed by Place Lady and Showboy in third. But wait! Out of nowhere, here comes Cheatin Charlie, and bringing up the rear is Last At the Table..."


Ever wonder how racehorses get their sometimes strange names? It's not as easy as it sounds. Names can't be more than 18 letters, and must meet phonetic and taste guidelines set by the Jockey Club, which maintains the registry of over 430,000 names in use now. Browse through the online database.

And yes, there is a Horse With No Name, but no details on whether he's been through the desert, where there ain't no one for to give you no pain.

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