Whykickamoocow racehorse

There are also reports of a horse that raced in the USA at a similar time that went by the name of Whykickamoocow. Waikikamukau was a successful racehorse with an interesting name.

A quality galloper by Zabeel, Maythehorsebewithu finished fifth in the Melbourne Cup - and by the looks of it, the owners were Star Wars fans. Fairy King Prawn. A real tongue twister, this Sound of Music inspired name crossed the finish line first a couple of times - unlucky for the race callers involved! While fart-themed names are generally a no-no with racing authorities around the world, clever wordsmiths have long been finding ways to thwart the rule as illustrated in paragraph one.

The best bit? Apparently the aptly named Judge Smells sired this horse…. We know that racehorses have some hilarious names - but have you come across any names that make you smile on the local show circuit? Let us know: info eqlife. There is life after laminitis How do you feed your hay?

How to easily improve your dressage test By Equestrian Life In the horse racing industry, ridiculous names are a given. Waikikamukau Waikikamukau may be a kiwi term that refers to a small, rural town in the middle of nowhere - but it was also the name given to a horse that raced in Australia from the mid to late 90s. Maythehorsebewithu A quality galloper by Zabeel, Maythehorsebewithu finished fifth in the Melbourne Cup - and by the looks of it, the owners were Star Wars fans.

Odor in the Court While fart-themed names are generally a no-no with racing authorities around the world, clever wordsmiths have long been finding ways to thwart the rule as illustrated in paragraph one. Apparently the aptly named Judge Smells sired this horse… Product Features.

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An acclaimed artist in her own right, today Frida is the more renowned of the pair, with actress Salma Hayek playing her in the biographical film "Frida. She was also the muse of first husband, French poet Paul Eluard. Swinging sixties — Andy Warhol catapulted model and actress Edie Sedgwick to "It Girl" status in his avant-garde films of the s.

Photos: The legs that stopped a nation. THAT dress — British model Jean Shrimpton caused a huge uproar after arrving at the Melbourne Cup Carnival in wearing a minidress five inches above the knees, with no stockings, gloves or hat. Swinging sixties — London designer Colin Rolfe created the short, shoulderless dress after being given a limited amount of material by textile manufactuer DuPont. Stop press — For the first time since the inaugural race in , the winning horse was knocked off newspaper front pages in favour of Shrimpton's legs.

International celebrity — Silence descended on the Flemington members' lounge as Shrimpton and Hollywood actor boyfriend Terence Stamp pictured marched in two hours late. Hat's on, hat's off — DuPont employed a local milliner, Adele Chapeaux of South Yarra, to create a hat for Shrimpton's next appearances.

The model complied -- for one day. The top prize was a Ford Falcon Futura car. Hemlines rise — Just three years after Shrimpton caused a stir, finalists in the "Fashions on the Field" competition can be seen wearing dresses well above the knee. Catwalk Cup — Competitors are judged on their originality, accessories, understanding of current fashion trends and deportment, with prizes in including a Lexus IS C F Sport convertible.

The mild Australian climate means punters aren't obliged to wear jackets and gloves. C" star Mischa Barton one of the announced guests. Photos: The 'Brangelina' of horse racing? Super stud — British colt Frankel powers home to take the Champion Stakes at Ascot -- his 14th consecutive win. Mum's the word? Surreal Frankel — Frankel has even been immortalised in a surrealist painting. Artist Michael Kirkbride's "Armchair Ride" was inspired by a poem about Frankel demolishing the field in last year's Guineas race.

The man behind Frankel — Trainer Henry Cecil has put his all into schooling Frankel and even installed a closed circuit TV system in the horse's stable to ensure he is safe at night. Flags and fan clubs — Both Black Caviar and Frankel have spawned a micro marketing industry.

Frankel flags were the order of the day at Glorious Goodwood this year. There is also an impressive line in Frankel fleeces, mugs and hats available online. A brand in her own right — The Australian High Commission in the UK had to hold a ballot for Ascot tickets, such was the demand from the expat community to see Black Caviar on British soil. Tweeting horses — Frankel and Black Caviar even have their own Twitter handles. The names of terrorist organizations such as Al Qaeda and IRA have also been turned away, though Weatherbys racing director Paull Khan admitted suspect names had "slipped through the net" in the past.

In Britain, people would generally be quite flattered to have a horse named after them, but in France it would more likely be seen as an insult," he said. Read: 'Brangelina' dreams over - The world's most sought-after gigolo. BBC commentator Lysaght has had to call some tongue-twisting horse names in a career spanning more than 30 years.

Thankfully for Lysaght, the most prolific winners in recent years have had sharp, easily pronounceable names -- think Frankel or Australian supermare Black Caviar. Read: A weighty issue -- Hidden world of jockey heaving bowls.

But can a horse's name affect its performance? Is it possible to have a champion horse called Loser? Lysaght believes a horse's name can be self-prophesying -- to an extent. Photos: Glitz and glamour of the Arc. French fashion — "French chic" has become synonymous with the country's powerhouse fashion labels, including Channel, Louis Vuitton and Yves Saint Laurent. Parisian chic — The fashion stakes are high at the Prix de 'Arc de Triomphe, with many race-goers opting for a classic, elegant style.

Model behaviour — Spanish model Irene Salvador set the tone last year in a s-inspired ensemble. The French race attracts a more demure style than the extroverted costumes seen at Britain's Royal Ascot. A royal event — Monaco's Princess Charlotte Casiraghi, the daughter of Princess Caroline, was one of the high-profile guests at last year's Arc. The prestigious race regularly attracts royalty, political leaders and business heavyweights from across Europe.

Politicians are a common sight at Longchamp, with many owning race horses. Meanwhile, across the Channel Hat's off — Some fashion racing accessories appear universal -- such as the obligatory outrageous hat. A Royal Ascot punter dons a football-themed hat at this year's races. Picture perfect — The picturesque Parisian race track is named after the Prix du Moulin de Longchamp windmill, orginally built as part of a 13th century monastery.

The defending champion was banned from traveling this year after training at the Cologne racecourse, which is under strict quarantine following the detection of swamp fever.

His chances of winning now look slim after drawing the far outside stall Photos: Danedream: Germany's Seabiscuit. Champion jockey — Starke is looking forward to bowing out in style with Danedream as she closes out her remarkable career.

Wonder horse — Danedream at her home stables where she has been trained by Peter Schiergen to a string of big race wins. Photos: Will Camelot rise again? Hat-trick for Camelot? The year-old Irishman has ridden Camelot in all of his starts and will play a decisive role masterminding Saturday's race. It's a family affair — Jospeh's father and trainer Aiden O'Brien, pictured, has admitted Camelot's bid to become the first horse since Nijinsky to win the Triple Crown will be a push for the colt.

The Queen's horse, Carlton House, had been the bookmakers favorite to win, but came third. Irish eyes smiling — The Ballydole operation has made a clean sweep of the English Classics this season -- the 2, Guineas, the Derby and their fillies' equivalents the 1, Guineas and the Oaks. Like father, like son — Father Aiden says the tactics of the race will be left to jockey son Joseph, adding: "I presume he'll take his time on him, he usually does.