Celebrating Smarty Jones' Kentucky Derby Win 20 Years Ago
Twenty years ago, Pennsylvania-bred's Smarty Jones' quest for the Triple Crown captivated Philadelphia and the nation.
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Catching up with Smarty Jones, who calls Lebanon County home
The 147th running of the Kentucky Derby is Saturday.Smarty Jones, one of the most popular winners, was born in Pennsylvania and is now on a farm in the Susquehanna Valley."Normally when he's done his grain, he'll start hollering to go out. He has me trained pretty well," Rodney Eckenrode said.So Eckenrode dutifully takes Smarty out to the paddock for some fresh air and exercise at Equistar Farm in northern Lebanon County."He is Pennsylvania's greatest thoroughbred," Eckenrode said.Smarty Jones captured hearts across America in 2004 when he won the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes. He ...
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