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Secretariat’s Triple Crown: A Half Century Later

Secretariat’s Triple Crown: A Half Century Later

by Bob Gates As the opening passage starts, “In the beginning…” One of the greatest horses in the history of horse racing made his first start on July 4, 1972. In time he would become America’s horse, so how fitting is it that Secretariat would go to post on...

The Benjamins of Miles City, Montana, A Gem of a family

The Benjamins of Miles City, Montana, A Gem of a family

by Bob Gates Montana's state motto is "Oro y Plata" (Spanish for gold and silver). The mountains of Montana have yielded fortunes in gold and silver since they were first discovered in the mid 1800s, but Big Sky Country's real riches are its people.  This week's story...

June 6, 1976 – The day the mighty Thor ravaged the Downs

June 6, 1976 – The day the mighty Thor ravaged the Downs

by Bob In the world of Norse mythology, Thor is recognized as the God of Thunder, but he is also closely associated with lightning and storms. On Sunday, June 6, 1976 Assiniboia Downs was the victim of his wrath! The day started off like any other, with me and my...