Damascus, Rock ‘n’ Roll, and a Travers Stakes Record
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Damascus … where do we begin? He was a legend, a Horse of the Year, a dual classic winner, a millionaire when earning a $1 million was still a challenging task.
He also was quite a personality. Damascus, understandably, preferred for his world to be just right. He was fond of a stable pony named Duffy, who had a calming effect on his often high-strung nerves. In fact, Damascus’ defeat in the Kentucky Derby was attributed to the colt getting upset and stressed before the race due to the absence of Duffy.