Horses - Assault
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Horses - Assault: A Remarkable Journey
In 1946, the number seven proved especially fortunate for a horse named Assault, who overcame numerous challenges to become the seventh Triple Crown winner in horse racing history.
Assault's journey was anything but smooth. Hailing from a lineage troubled by health issues, he faced his own set of challenges from a young age. As a foal, he stepped on a stake at King Ranch, resulting in a malformed right fore hoof. This injury made him difficult to shoe and gave him a distinctive, awkward gait, earning him the nickname "The Clubfooted Comet."
Despite these obstacles, Assault showed extraordinary potential on the racetrack. His early career was unpromising; he finished 12th in his debut race and won only two of his first nine races. However, things began to change when he turned three. He claimed victory at the Wood Memorial Stakes, setting the stage for his run at the Kentucky Derby.
Assault was an 8 to 1 long shot in the Derby, and few expected him to triumph. Unexpectedly, another long shot led the race initially, with Assault trailing by half a length. In a surprising turn, Assault surged ahead, winning the Derby by an impressive 8 lengths, shocking everyone.
Just a week later, Assault faced the Preakness Stakes. The racing community was still reeling from his Derby win, yet few believed he could achieve the Triple Crown. At the Preakness, Assault seemed distressed early on, lagging in 6th place. His jockey made a bold decision to push ahead, gaining a 4-length lead that nearly dissipated. In a thrilling finish, Assault managed to edge out Lord Boswell by a neck.
The final challenge came on June 1, 1946, with the Belmont Stakes. Many doubted Assault's ability to handle the race’s long distance. Surprisingly, he wasn’t the favorite, with odds at 7 to 5. Assault stumbled at the start, but his jockey remained calm, allowing him to steadily advance. In the mid-stretch, Assault was just 2 lengths behind, then accelerated rapidly to seize the lead, winning comfortably by 3 lengths.
Assault’s victory secured his place as the seventh Triple Crown champion, the third in the 1940s, forever marking his legacy in racing history.
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