Funny Cide in his stall, two months before the 2003 Kentucky Derby.
Photo: Barbara D. Livingston
On the way to an impressive win.
Under the Twin Spires and into the pages of history.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Jockey Jose Santos celebrates the coveted Derby win.
The owner's box erupts with a once in a lifetime joy.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
That's what it's all about!
The proud connections clutch the coveted trophy.
Photo: skip dickstein
That's right, a Kentucky Derby winner lives here.
Back to the business of preparing for the next race.
On the way to two in a row.
Two down, one to go…
Assistant trainer Robin Smullen leads horse and rider to the Pimlico winner's circle.
The thrill…
A job well done.
The champion arrives at Belmont for his date with destiny.
The owners arrive in the usual manner.
Photo: Gary I. Rothstein
Our own Lenny Shulman makes the trip from upstate New York with the Sackatoga team.
The moment of truth awaits…
the agony...
Jockey Jose Santos consoles trainer Barclay Tagg after Funny Cide was beaten soundly in the 135th running of the Belmont Stakes.
Team Funny Cide relaxes that summer.
Funny Cide enjoys a break in the action.
The family portrait.
Edgar Prado prepares to take over the mount during the 2004 season.
Off to a good start in the '04 Excelsior Handicap.
The familiar finishing stride.
Add the Jockey Club Gold Cup to my resume, please.
An April Fool's smile in '05.
Sunrise at Santa Anita.
An evening stroll.
Now, that feels good!
The August of his last campaign.
Robin Smullen and the Man of the Hour warm up ""Funny Cide Day at the Spa""
The champion passes one last review.
NYRA president Charles Hayward presents Funny Cide with an edible Gold Rolex Watch to mark the NY-breds retirement from racing.
Local boy made good calls it a career.
Thanks for the memories!
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