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You should not believe everything you see in a sports movie. In Hollywood, the truth often gets twisted to enhance a story line.

Contrary to what was depicted in the movie “Rudy,” Notre Dame coach Dan Devine was not against practice squad player Daniel Ruettiger appearing in a game. He was the one who came up with the idea.

Smarty Jones, Hall of Fame, America's Best Racing, horse racing, ABR, BloodHorse

Smarty Jones, Ken McPeek Among 16 Hall of Fame Finalists

Eight racehorses, seven trainers, and one jockey account for the 16 finalists that will comprise the National Museum of Racing’s 2025 Hall of Fame ballot, as chosen by the Museum’s Hall of Fame Nominating Committee.

Cypress Creek Equine, Ricky Courville, Clay Courville, Un Ojo, Rebel Stakes, Oaklawn Park, Kentucky Derby, Triple Crown, America's Best Racing, horse racing, ABR

An Eye-Opening $152 Upset Winner in the Rebel Stakes

The Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park has produced its share of shocking results this century. A $2 win bet on Crowned King paid supporters $75.60 in 2003, Win Willy’s backers made a tidy $115.60 for a couple of bucks in 2009, and Will Take Charge rewarded bettors to the tune of 58 bucks for a $2 bet in 2013 … and he blossomed into a champion.

Racing at Oaklawn Park, site of the upcoming Rebel Stakes on Feb. 23.

Byron King’s Derby Dozen for Feb. 19

BloodHorse news editor Byron King presents his Derby Dozen with a review of leading contenders for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 3.

Equibase, earnings, standings, rankings, leaderboard, Good Cheer, Magnitude, Risen Star Stakes, Steve Asmussen, trainer, Irad Ortiz, jockey, Saffie Joseph, Quint’s Brew, speed figure

Equibase Leaders: Good Cheer Remains Undefeated, Big Weeks for Asmussen and Ortiz

Standout filly Good Cheer did not disappoint in her 3-year-old debut, winning by 6 ¼ lengths in the Fasig-Tipton Rachel Alexandra Stakes Saturday, Feb. 15 at Fair Grounds for trainer Brad Cox.

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