Stymie was a racehorse in the 1940s that was claimed for just $1,500 as a two year old. Stymie developed into a handicap champion and popular idol. Known for his come-from-the-clouds charges and high head carriage, he was tough, durable, and classy. At the beginning of Stymies career he struggled for his first owner/trainer. And on his 3rd claiming race Stymie was claimed by Hersh Jacobs for just 1500 dollars for his wife. Jacobs had a phenomenal eye for racehorses. He possessed an amazing ability for spotting latent abilities in runners whose owners had given up on them.
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