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Afleet Alex

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The Resume

    (May 9, 2002- )
    Foaled (Born) in Florida
    Sire: Northern Afleet
    Dam: Maggy Hawk
    Owners: Chuck Zacney, Jennifer Reeves, Joe Lerro, Bob Brittingham and Joe Judge
    Trainer: Tim Ritchey
    Jockey: Jeremy Rose
    Winner of the Belmont Stakes (2005) and Preakness Stakes (2005)
    Earnings for 2004-2005: $2,765,800

Why he might be annoying:

    He was favored to win the 2005 Kentucky Derby, the first of the Triple Crown races, but came in third place to longshot Giacomo.
    His owners are collectively known by the greedy title of 'Cash Is King.'
    The official site has a 'diary' told from the horse's point of view.

Why he might not be annoying:

    Afleet Alex's name is linked to 'Alex'andra Scott, an 8-year-old who succumbed to brain cancer. Alex Scott raised money for cancer research by setting up a lemonade stand.
    The horse's official racing gear bears a lemon design in her honor.
    A portion of his winnings are donated to juvenile cancer research.
    Coming around a turn during the Preakness, the horse and jockey nearly fell onto the race track. Jockey Jeremy Rose credited the spirit of young Alex Scott with keeping Afleet Alex in the race and the eventual win.

Credit: BC


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 15 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 9 Votes: 22.22% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 17 Votes: 52.94% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 16 Votes: 56.25% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 23 Votes: 39.13% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 40 Votes: 35.00% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 27 Votes: 51.85% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 75 Votes: 49.33% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 252 Votes: 45.24% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 149 Votes: 35.57% Annoying