Arden's Jet Pilot

re: Arden's Jet Pilot

joe — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 23:28:16 GMT

I just watched some of Powder and Glory again just to see the old movietone of Jet Pilot. Remember, he was also subject of Clem McCarthy's infamous wrong call Preakness radio broadcast: Clem had Jet Pilot the winner, but it was ironically Faultless. Loved the story of Jewel's Reward taking off Mrs. Arden's finger (it was reattached). He was a fine horse, won the Champagne, Laurel Futurity and the Wood; fourth in Tim Tam's Derby. Also, Mrs. Arden Graham's Lord Boswell was a fast closing second in Assault's Preakness.

re: Arden's Jet Pilot

Nony Mouse — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 17:38:41 GMT

When I was a child, my parents were friends of Mrs. Graham's, and I have many fond memories of spending time on her farm. She was a lovely, gracious lady with an intense interest in thoroughbreds, and I learned much about breeding from her. Some of the finest producing mares we owned came from her stock, and I will always credit her with much of the success I had in racing.

re: Arden's Jet Pilot

Driftin Sage — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 13:22:26 GMT

Thank you for a good enlightening story! It is always heart-warming to hear interesting stories of the past, as well as the inside nitty-gritty of the horses and connections of those in the limelight at present...things that are not usually brought to our attention because of all the stressful hustle and bustle of now...things like the personalities of the horses, grooms, exercise riders, as well as the trainers, owners, and jockeys.

re: Arden's Jet Pilot

Nicole — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 23:46:13 GMT

Interesting article- it noted that Jet Pilot won his first race on Derby Day the year before he ran. Do trainers ever run two-year olds that early in the year any more?