Smarty Jones
Between 1978 and 2015, there were many near misses at Triple Crown glory. Among these champions is the Pennsylvania-bred Smarty Jones.
Between 1978 and 2015, there were many near misses at Triple Crown glory. Among these champions is the Pennsylvania-bred Smarty Jones.
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