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Sackatoga's Gus Williams Dies

Augustine "Gus" Williams, whose trademark Derby hat, plaid jacket and canary yellow pants made him one of Sackatoga Stables most colorful characters during Funny Cide's memorable Triple Crown run, died April 12 at the age of 81.

 Saturday, April 14, 2007

Derby Winner Funny Cide Makes 2004 Debut Saturday

Sackatoga Stable's Kentucky Derby (gr. I) and Preakness Stakes (gr. I) winner Funny Cide has been entered in a seven-furlong allowance/optional claiming race on Saturday's card at Gulfstream Park.

 Thursday, January 08, 2004

Sackatoga Stable Wins Big Sport Of Turfdom Award

The Turf Publicists of America (TPA) will honor the fun-loving Sackatoga Stable crew from the tiny village of Sackets Harbor, N.Y., with its Big Sport of Turfdom Award.

 Wednesday, December 10, 2003

Sackatoga Magic Busses Arrive at Belmont

Four yellow school busses carrying Funny Cide's owners (who comprise Sackatoga Stable) and their friends arrived at Belmont Park at 11:30 a.m. today after a short but eventful journey from the Sheraton Hotel near John F. Kennedy Airport.

 Saturday, June 07, 2003