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gained steam into the next event, when paddock winner Safari Racer was left far behind in fifth place in the maiden hurdle race. But, then again, Australian-bred Sir Howard just missed, finishing third in the day’s final event after winning the turnout award.
Tbtal tally? Three unplaced, two third-place finishes, one winner (disqualified,) and one mysterious faller (who soon retired altogether from racing). You be the judge. Best Turned Out is a coveted prize, no doubt, but does it presage bad luck?
Good luck charms
Curious, isn’t it, the human trait to blame bad luck when things go wrong and credit themselves when things go right. Could Safari Racer have won with a headstart? Maybe Little Caveat left his best running in his pre-teen years?
But for the most convincing argument yet against the bad luck symbol of winning the turnout prize — look down.
What better good luck symbol than a horseshoe? Or four.
Tb find a horseshoe is an omen of good luck. Many believe that nailing a horseshoe over the door assures good luck. Some say the
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