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Who Is Jacquelyn Dickey? -Mac’s Trainer For The Makeover
I have been involved with horses in one facet or another for most of my life. I was born in Chicago, Illinois, and I was introduced to the world of horses at a very early age. My father bred, raised and trained Morgan horses, and I was in the saddle showing by the age of two.…
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After The Track- Where is Mac Now?
After Mac’s days at the Parx track came to an end I purchased him from trainer Marya Montoya with the goal of participating in the 2022 Thoroughbred Makeover. Mac resides 15 miles outside of DC at Merry Go Round Farm in Potomac, Maryland. This comprehensive equestrian facility includes an indoor ring, an outdoor sand ring, and a grass…
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Mac’s Jockey Frankie Pennington – Riders Up!!
Frankie Pennington, Mac’s jockey at Parx, is a native of Big Spring, Texas who has established himself as one of the leading riders in Pennsylvania. Pennington is currently 5th in the jockey standings at Parx and is a multiple-graded stakes winner. After Pennington’s stepfather and trainer, Rodney Faulkner, got him into horses all he wanted…
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Closer Look At Mac’s Trainer At Parx Track- Marya Montya
Marya Montoya has been at Parx her entire life and is following in the footsteps of her father, the late Dennis “Goose” Heimer. Marya shared her father’s love of the sport and learned what it takes to be a trainer by helping with walking, grooming, and galloping from an early age. Marya then secured her own…
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Mac’s Connections – Oh Baby!!
Over the course of my thirty-some years as a trainer, I have rubbed shoulders with a few thoroughbred breeders and by and far they enjoy watching their babies and their careers as they blossom or don’t blossom. Oftentimes these breeders will take one back after an injury to assure it does not end up in…
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A Closer Look at Mac The Racehorse
Let’s take a closer look at Mac the racehorse. Mac was born April 10th, 2018 in Lexington Kentucky. Mac is a replica of his sire Spieghtster, who unfortunately just passed away on February 6th of this year ( article below). Speightster’s accolades include an undefeated three-year-old year. and classification as a Graded Stakes winner. https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/256659/speightster-euthanized-due-to-stall-accident?utm_source=BHFB&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR14bKc2UIj5tBYiy8TChga9ZmJHmPoqvgThMDSX7-K8jmj_slKhmOihaF Mac’s Grandfather, Speightstown…
Mac And Breeze 