Tag: Warren Mehrtens
MUCH MORE THAN JUST A JOCKEY: Chris Wingert’s grandfather, Warren Mehrtens (who rode Assault to the Triple Crown), was some athlete
When he once was asked what he told a horse when he was hunched close to the animal’s ear during the home stretch of race, Warren Mehrtens replied:
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TRIPLE THREAT: A quick look at how Assault, Mehrtens won the Triple Crown
For several weeks in the spring of 1946, Warren Mehrtens and Assault made some magic and race horsing history together, winning the Triple Crown.
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ROOTING FOR SOME HISTORY: Repost (2018): Wingert, grandson of Triple Crown jockey Mehrtens, rooting for Justify at Belmont
Chris Wingert doesn’t have to justify why he would love to see history made at Belmont Park Saturday.
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TRIPLE THREAT: A quick look at how Assault, Mehrtens won the Triple Crown
For several weeks in the spring of 1946, Warren Mehrtens and Assault made some magic and race horsing history together, winning the Triple Crown.
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MUCH MORE THAN JUST A JOCKEY: Chris Wingert’s grandfather, Warren Mehrtens (who rode Assault to the Triple Crown), was some athlete
The Kentucky Derby will be run Saturday. Here’s a soccer-oriented story about former MLS, New York City FC and Cosmos B defender Chris Wingert’s grandfather, Warren Mehrtens, won rode Assault to the 1946 Triple Crown.
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MUCH MORE THAN JUST A JOCKEY: Chris Wingert’s grandfather, Warren Mehrtens (who rode Assault to the Triple Crown), was some athlete
When he once was asked what he told a horse when he was hunched close to the animal’s ear during the home stretch of race, Warren Mehrtens replied.
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TRIPLE THREAT: A quick look at how Assault, Mehrtens won the Triple Crown
For several weeks in the spring of 1946, Warren Mehrtens and Assault made some magic and race horsing history together, winning the Triple Crown.
Read More
ROOTING FOR SOME HISTORY: Repost: Wingert, grandson of Triple Crown jockey Mehrtens, rooting for Justify at Belmont
Chris Wingert doesn’t have to justify why he would love to see history made at Belmont Park Saturday.
Read More
TRIPLE THREAT: A quick look at how Assault, Mehrtens won the Triple Crown
For several weeks in the spring of 1946, Warren Mehrtens and Assault made some magic and race horsing history together, winning the Triple Crown.
Read More
MUCH MORE THAN JUST A JOCKEY: Chris Wingert’s grandfather, Warren Mehrtens (who rode Assault to the Triple Crown) was some athlete
When he once was asked what he told a horse when he was hunched close to the animal’s ear during the home stretch of race, Warren Mehrtens replied: “I just recite a little poetry.”
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ROOTING FOR SOME HISTORY: Wingert, son of Triple Crown jockey Mehrtens, rooting for Justify at Belmont
Chris Wingert doesn’t have to justify why he would love to see history made at Belmont Park Saturday.
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A BITTERSWEET GOODBYE: Chris Wingert decides to hang up his soccer boots for good
Real Salt Lake veteran defender Chris Wingert, who forged a 14-year career in Major League Soccer with four clubs, Monday announced his retirement from professional soccer.
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