| | |  | Scramble Squares | Home » » Breyer Traditional Smarty Jones - 2004 Kentucky Derby & Preakness Champion | | | | | | | Description: | | In the spring of 2004, among the million-dollar equine superstars of racing was a small chestnut colt named Smarty Jones. Undefeated in his first eight races, Smarty staked his claim as one of the greatest racehorses of our time by winning the 2004 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes. Foaled on February 28, 2001, Smarty shares his birthday with owner Patricia Chapmans mother, Mildred McNair, nicknamed Smarty Jones by her grandparents. Eventually Smarty was sent to train with John Servis at Philadelphia Park, where he won his maiden race as a two-year-old, and continued his unbeaten streak into his three-year old season, racking up six consecutive victories before traveling to Louisville for the Kentucky Derby. On May 1, 2004, Smarty Jones won the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Lexington, beating 18 of the best Thoroughbreds in the world. In 130 runnings, he is only the fifth unbeaten winner of the Run for the Roses. Only two weeks later, Smarty won the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico by a decisive 11 ½ lengths, the largest margin in Preakness history. Pressed by challenger after challenger in the Belmont, the brave little colt refused to relinquish his early lead and was overtaken in the last few furlongs of the race, ending his gallant effort to capture the Triple Crown. With his Derby win and Oaklawn Park Centennial Bonus, Smarty Jones earned the largest payoff ever for winning a race and vaulted to fourth on the all-time earners list. He captured the hearts of racing fans everywhere, with record crowds in attendance at Pimlico and Belmont to cheer him on. | | | Features: | |
• A Traditional¿ size model in 1/9 scale.
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 4.5 inches | | Product Width:
| 9.7 inches | | Product Height:
| 14.9 inches | | Product Weight:
| 5.07 pounds | | Package Length:
| 14.9 inches | | Package Width:
| 9.6 inches | | Package Height:
| 4.5 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.5 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 4 reviews |
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Smarty JonesAug 21, 2006
Just imagine...The bell tolls and the horses are off. Manes and tails streaming behind them, kicking up dust leaving a brown mist. Smarty Jones is among them, coat gleaming from sweat, ears back and listening to everything around him. This model captures the beauty and majesty of Smarty Jones and any hard-working racehorse. I highly recommend this model to any Horse or Racehorse Enthusiast.
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 Pretty good but I think Zippo Pine Bar beats himFeb 25, 2005
He's pretty cool but because of his position he can't be played with. I think zippo beats him by a mile. No...20 miles.
I LOVE SMARTY!Jan 30, 2005
I absolutly love this modle. It is soooooooo cool. I am a big Smarty Jones fan so this was a must have. It is not really made for playing with, more like on a display shelf. I half a special section for him.
Will be a classic!Dec 19, 2004
What a great model. It is one of Breyer's new molds for 04. Of course it would have to be of Smarty Jones. This mold is so expertly detailed, I belive it even had horse shoes. What a gorgeous mold. Will surely be a classic, I am not going to take it out of it's box.
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