Word: slews
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...horse had been overlooked for a number of reasons. He was literally an ugly yearling, hairless because of mange. His breeding wasn't very special. But lurking in his pedigree was his dam's sire, Poker, who was also the maternal grandfather of 1977 Triple Crown winner Seattle Slew...
...addition, Knowles has won a slew of prizes for his academic work--including the Charmian Medal, the Bader Award, the Repligen Award, the Prelog Award and the Welch Award in Chemistry. He also won the Davy Medal for the Royal Society, of which he is a Fellow...
...there's still plenty to do for the rest of us. Activities include a special concert in which the star, via the wonders of modern video technology, will "perform" with a whole slew of his old bandmates, as well as the annual Candlelight Vigil at Graceland, Elvis cruises, seminars at his old high school, light shows set to his music, an auction from the estate of an avid fan, and early morning meditations at his grave site (they're free, but they're at 6) Even if you can't make it to Memphis, you can still participate. A Blue...
...SEATTLE SLEW, 23; MIDWAY, KENTUCKY; 1977 Triple Crown Winner...
...bluegrass is at its finest in spring, and for Seattle Slew, the legendary Thoroughbred, the season is especially sweet. The dark brown stallion spends nights out in his 2 1/2-acre paddock at Three Chimneys Farm and, after a morning gallop, is ready for his first mare of the day. This year he's booked with 65--he breeds twice daily from February through June. The mares' owners hope he'll pass on his winning ways and invincible spirit, as he has already to progeny Cigar and this year's Derby hopeful Pulpit. In the afternoon Slew's a show horse...