The film includes dignitaries, celebrities, and those who knew the horse. This biography of two time horse of the year john henry is part of the unofficial thoroughbred hall of fame. Thoroughbred pedigree for john henry, progeny, and female family reports from the thoroughbred horse pedigree query. John henry 1a, with bill shoemaker up, wins the arlington on million sunday at arlington park in this aug. Remembering john henry on million day horse racing news. He was sired by ole bob bowers by prince blessed out of once double by double jay. Once john henry got with mcanally, it took some time, but the trainer figured the horse out. Last week, we in horse racing lost one of our mostrevered and beloved warriors. But the summer of 1984 provided another chapter in the storied history of both john henry and the million. Despite the setbacks, he maintains his feisty attitude.
Horse racing fans, students of pedigree, and history buffs will enjoy this website, which includes the biographies of many great thoroughbreds, as well as information on eclipse awards, horse of the year, classic winners, and hall of fame members. Established in august of 1992 by owners john lake and neven bajlo, john henrys has become the favorite of discerning clientele who truly appreciate exceptional service, excellent fare and fine wines served in a relaxed, romantic atmosphere. Racehorse john henry dead at 32 the horse owners resource. The morning john henry left del mar in 1985, i asked mcanally what he thought was john henrys greatest performance. Careful assessment, however, reveals that john henry has a large frame and is a bit leggy for a horse of his size. John henrys last race was the 1984 ballantine scotch classic at the meadowlands. John henry fights for his life september 28, 2007 john henry, the 32yearold richest racehorse in history, has been fighting deyhdration and weight loss since midseptember. John henry winning 1981 arlington million with post race comments.
Musicvid directors cameron duddy and chris koby have begun helming docu john henry, about the feisty and determined thoroughbred racehorse. Exgang member john henry is a quiet man with a violent past. Queen of racing, a documentary dvd chronicling the mares incredible career. Big john b horse page with past performances, results, pedigree, photos and videos. After the adoring super fan setup that gives context to the power of the john henry narrative, the film follows the horses career as told by his. In 1990, both john henry and his trainer, ron mcanally, entered the racing hall of fame. We listened to his heart, analyzed his blood, played racing films over. Note though that many champions do not appear on the list as an unexpected defeat may be caused by many factors such as injury, illness, going, racing tactics and differences in weight carried, the latter being particularly.
This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title john henry. He won seven eclipse awards, two for horse of the year 1981 and 1984. Retired thoroughbred racehorse john henry grazes in a paddock near his stall on friday, march 2, 2007, at the kentucky horse park near lexington ky. Racing great john henry, 32, euthanized at kentucky horse. Decorated in rich green and oak, we feature our namesake, legendary winning racehorse, john henry, in. John henry pictures art prints of the race horse john henry. Similar to the 2008 lost in the fog documentary, john henry portrays a talented rags to riches story, but with a much happier ending. John henry march 9, 1975 october 8, 2007 was an american champion thoroughbred racehorse. The new john henry documentary will chronicle the life and legacy of this.
John henry pictures art prints of the race horse john. John henry is the only twotime winner of the arlington million. People from all walks of life felt a deep connection to this extraordinary racehorse. May 03, 2010 still alive today at the ripe old age of 104 in horse years. The john henry film chronicles his life and legacy and includes. He was named after the steeldriver folk hero as a result of the equines tendency as a youngster to tear down steel water and feed buckets off of stall walls and stomp them flat. As a colt, john henry had a habit of tearing steel water and feed buckets off stall walls and stomping them flat. This week is a look at john henrys 1984 horse of the year title. He was the winner of 30 stakes races, was voted horse of the year in l981 and in 1984, and was even included in people magazines most intriguing people of 1984 roundup story. Buy the dvd here and get the perfect gift for the horse lover in your life this holiday season. Aug 28, 2007 john henry winning 1981 arlington million with post race comments.
A public memorial service will be held october 19 at 2 p. Zenyatta earned the right to be called the queen of racing with her amazing 19race winning streak. Willie shoemakers illustrated book of racing, written with dan smith, was. Of course, neither was john henry john henry as a 3yearold. Dec 31, 2009 at age nine, john henry should have been marking time in a retirement home. John henry is one of 50 thoroughbreds profiled in royal blood. John henry movie steel driving racehorse chronicle forums. The john henry movie is a featured film based on the true story of his life. Look up john henry in wiktionary, the free dictionary. I cant believe they are not considering making a movie about this horse.
John henry en route to an unprecedented horse oftheyear title at age ninemotored past. The list of leading thoroughbred racehorses contains the names of undefeated racehorses and other horses that had an outstanding race record in specific categories. Jul 21, 2007 john henry winning the 1982 santa anita hdcp via the disqualification of perrault for bearing out in the stretch run. I will always regret it natalie cecil saw her marriage to the top racehorse trainer henry cecil fall apart in a welter of drink, drugs and lurid. Now in paperback, john henry continues to entertain horse racing and sports fans with its true rags to riches tale. Scott was my advisor in grad school it still impresses me, even after my third time reading steel drivin man, how solid this book is. John henry fights for his life the horse owners resource. In case you havent seen the disney movie which is pretty awesome and ive included the trailer below secretariat is perhaps the most famed racehorse of all time and he came into existence, like many things, through a bit of luck. I knew john henry, and you, sir, are no john henry. This article is within the scope of wikiproject horse racing, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of horse racing on wikipedia. The fastest horse on dirt from 1 316 to 1 58 miles in history. Written by racing historian jim bolus with illustrations and commentary by noted equine artist richard stone. Centered on the john henry of both reality and legend, it is a political, cultural, and social history that covers a lot of ground in under two hundred pages.
John henry, the 10 th book in the thoroughbred legends series, was released by eclipse press in 2001. Champion turf horse 1980, 1981, 1983, 1984 united states horse of the year 1981, 1984. Sir henry racehorse profile, stats, form guide, news. Of course, everyone knows how john affected the lives of ron mcanally and sam rubin, but no ones life was affected more by the horse than phil marinos. Make sure you dont miss a thing sir henry does by adding this race horse to your racenet blackbook. This years arlington million marks the 31st edition of the signature race, which was the site of the famous showdown between john henry and the bart. The steel driving racehorse, it seems as though a genre might be emerging. But destiny had other plans for john henry and his remarkable legacy.
View the horse profile of sir henry including all the information you need like statistics, upcoming races, form guides, latest news and previous results. The top ten best race horses of all time 1 secretariat secretariat was an american thoroughbred racehorse who, in 1973, became the first triple crown winner in 25 years. Jul 22, 2017 if john henry had one positive trait, it was his ability to touch peoples lives. If you are new to the forums, you must login or register a free account before you can post. John henry horse page with past performances, results, pedigree, photos and videos. John henry art prints and photographs of the champion racehorse of the 1980. Named after the steel driving man of american folklore, john henrys career began slowly. Other notable horses he rode included gallant man, damascus, spectacular bid, and swaps. John henry pictures art prints of the race horse john john henry art prints and photographs of the champion racehorse of the 1980 orders. Don marion davis born 1917, american former child actor known as john henry jr. The then 11yearold won the inaugural arlington million git in 1981, also known as the miracle mi. John henry became the first racehorse to surpass usd 4 million in career earnings when he won the hollywood turf cup with jockey chris mccarron at hollywood park a new documentary called john henry. Movies that inspire, entertain and favorites not in fave order. In memory of john henry, the legendary racehorse who.
He was named after the steeldriver folk hero as a result of the equines tendency as a youngster to tear down steel. Mar 05, 2020 two minutes after he loved me up, and four days before he would pass through the golden portal into eternity, john henry was showing no sign that his spirit was diminished. This article about the racehorse john henry appeared as original content on in january 20. For a film named after an iconic folk hero, john henry is both uninspired and uninspiring, a mixed bag and missed opportunity thats as confounding as it is infuriating. John henry, phil marino, and early cajun days hangin. A new website has been launched where a new trailer, clips, bios etc. Mar 10, 2017 john henry fights for his life september 28, 2007 john henry, the 32yearold richest racehorse in history, has been fighting deyhdration and weight loss since midseptember. Careful assessment, however, reveals that john henry has. John henry, phil marino, and early cajun days hangin with.
He was sired by ole bob bowers by prince blessed out. Her coowner jerry moss answers a few questions with us just in time for the release of zenyatta. In 1981 he rode john henry, winner of the arlington million, the first milliondollar stake race for thoroughbreds. In the bloodhorses ranking of the best horses in the 20th century, john henry placed 23rd. The then 11yearold won the inaugural arlington million git.
John henry winning the 1982 santa anita hdcp via the disqualification of. He was twice voted the eclipse award for horse of the year in. The 500 mourners sat respectfully in folding chairs in front of the gravesite as the former governor eulogized the departed. By marion altieri no rants, vitriol or even a single drop of venom in this piece. The best horse racing movies and documentaries of all time. The movie will be available to be purchased from the site shortly. This reminded his thenowners of the legendary john henry, who was known as a steeldrivin man. Owners usually buy a horse at a young age and submit a name to the jockey club, horse racings general authority on horse registration and data many times, the name represents a. John henrys body is full of racing advantages not obvious at first glance. Jerry moss chats zenyatta, new queen of racing documentary. This week is a look at john henry s 1984 horse of the year title.
If john henry had one positive trait, it was his ability to touch peoples lives. His body may have been failing, but the stuff that made him who he was hadnt budged one iota since the day he was born. Full movie online free exgang member john henry is a quiet man with a violent past. Mar 10, 2017 john henry s body is full of racing advantages not obvious at first glance. And rubin termed john henrys comefrombehind victory in his final race, the 1984 ballantines scotch classic handicap at the meadowlands, as absolutely unbelievable. This turned out to be a very nice story, almost an oldfashioned type of film, based on an old william faulkner novel. In recognition of his accomplishments, john henry was named the champion turf male of 1980 and received the first of seven eclipse awards including two horse of the year titles. One of the most fun aspects of horse racing is seeing how horses are named. The steel driving racehorse the movie, is on the brink of being released and put on the market to be purchased. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see a list of open tasks.
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