Christmas ‘Elves’ Make Horse Dream Come True for Girl Battling Rare Illness

By Adrianne DeWeese - The Examiner

Independence, MO — All 8-year-old Lucy Herod really wanted for Christmas was a Password Journal, a slushy maker and a remote control helicopter.

On Christmas Eve, she received honorary ownership of a 20-year-old horse named Chester and a brand-new Toshiba laptop that will allow to “visit” Chester any time she wants through webcam access to his stables.

“We have a surprise” were the only clue words that Lucy’s parents provided Lucy and her younger brother and sister in the hours leading up to their Christmas on the Square.

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"Comma to the Top" Throws a Shoe but Wins the Race!

Comma to the Top is a shoe-in at CashCall Futurity

He forces a delay by throwing a shoe just before the $750,000 race in the rain at Hollywood Park and then cruises to victory.

By Bill Dwyre - December 19, 2010

When Comma to the Top arrives at Churchill Downs in May for the Kentucky Derby, he will be a horse with great promise. Also, a horse with quite a story line.

The story line unfolded Saturday at Hollywood Park during the $750,000 CashCall Futurity. Actually, before the rich horse for 2-year-olds.

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