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[Hickory Hill Hoff]

Originally Posted by Linny

How 'bout old Shify Sheik almost beating Slew O Gold out of the bonus for the Fall Series at Belmont! That was Oscar at his best.

That was shortly before I started following racing in N.Y on a daily basis, a friend of mind told me about that story. I remember all the horses he would claim during the week, cheap claimers...move them up and score. At first, I was making a "killing", but when everyone caught on...you paid with the prices. I believe that Oscar passed away at Aqueduct while saddling one of his runners. Isn't it ironic, he died where he was at his best. Those were the days!