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February 6, 1928
The Bismarck Tribune
Bismarck, Mandan, Burleigh County, Morton County, North Dakota
What is this article about?
Black Gold, a racehorse bred from a filly owner R. M. Hoots refused to claim, won the 1924 Kentucky Derby. Named after Oklahoma oil by his owner's wife, an Indian, the horse was destroyed after breaking a leg in New Orleans and buried with admirers' tributes.
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Black Gold Was Horse With Unusual History
New Orleans, La., Feb. 6.-(AP)- Black Gold, the racehorse which broke a leg and was destroyed here recently, had a history as well as a name with a story in it.
Some years ago R. M. Hoots was ruled off the turf because he refused to give up U See It, the dam of Black Gold, in a claiming race. Having a hunch that the filly would produce a Derby winner, Hoots refused to part with her under any consideration.
Mrs. Hoots, an Oklahoma Indian, had Black Toney and U See It mated, and as Mrs. Hoots had luck with oil the colt was called Black Gold, a name given to oil in Oklahoma. The horse was the turf sensation of 1924, winning the Kentucky Derby and other big races.
When Black Gold was buried his grave was decorated and he was shorn of his mane and tail by admirers.
New Orleans, La., Feb. 6.-(AP)- Black Gold, the racehorse which broke a leg and was destroyed here recently, had a history as well as a name with a story in it.
Some years ago R. M. Hoots was ruled off the turf because he refused to give up U See It, the dam of Black Gold, in a claiming race. Having a hunch that the filly would produce a Derby winner, Hoots refused to part with her under any consideration.
Mrs. Hoots, an Oklahoma Indian, had Black Toney and U See It mated, and as Mrs. Hoots had luck with oil the colt was called Black Gold, a name given to oil in Oklahoma. The horse was the turf sensation of 1924, winning the Kentucky Derby and other big races.
When Black Gold was buried his grave was decorated and he was shorn of his mane and tail by admirers.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Black Gold
Racehorse
Kentucky Derby
1924
Horse Racing
Claiming Race
Oklahoma Oil
What entities or persons were involved?
Black Gold
R. M. Hoots
Mrs. Hoots
U See It
Black Toney
Where did it happen?
New Orleans, La.; Oklahoma
Story Details
Key Persons
Black Gold
R. M. Hoots
Mrs. Hoots
U See It
Black Toney
Location
New Orleans, La.; Oklahoma
Event Date
1924
Story Details
R. M. Hoots refused to claim U See It, believing she would produce a Derby winner. Mrs. Hoots, an Oklahoma Indian, mated her with Black Toney, naming the colt Black Gold after oil. The horse won the 1924 Kentucky Derby and other races, but broke a leg in New Orleans and was destroyed, buried with honors.