As Ellis Park Holds Its First G1 $1,000,000 Stakes in a Century, 3–1 Crowd Favorite Smile Happy Exhibits a Disappointing Performance

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Before the horses are permitted to race, they undergo a mandatory pre-race veterinary examination. This ensures their safety and health. However, horse Smile Happy gave an important lesson to horse bettors, challenging these well-established protocols.

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Resistance from Smile Happy

During the Stephen Foster Stakes (G1) at Ellis Park, Smile Happy did not seem eager to walk to the starting gate. While the other horses went through their standard routines, he was resisting directions.

Crowd favorite Smile happy fades

After winning Alysheba Stakes (G2) at Churchill Downs by two lengths over Art Collector in second, Smile Happy faded to fifth in the Stephen Foster Stakes (G1).

A lesson to horse bettors

The moral of the story is that on some days, horses do not want to try their best, and humans cannot make them run to their form. These are living creatures, and they have off days. Bettors, make sure you pay attention to these odds next time!

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As Ellis Park Holds Its First G1 $1,000,000 Stakes in a Century, 3–1 Crowd Favorite Smile Happy Exhibits a Disappointing Performance

Before the horses are permitted to race, they undergo a mandatory pre-race veterinary examination. This ensures their safety and health. However, horse Smile Happy gave an important lesson to horse bettors, challenging these well-established protocols.

During the Stephen Foster Stakes (G1) at Ellis Park, Smile Happy did not seem eager to walk to the starting gate. While the other horses went through their standard routines, he was resisting directions.

After winning Alysheba Stakes (G2) at Churchill Downs by two lengths over Art Collector in second, Smile Happy faded to fifth in the Stephen Foster Stakes (G1).

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