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The result was: promoted by Allen3 talk 03:21, 7 February 2012 (UTC)

Smolensko (horse)[edit]

Thoroughbred racehorse "Smolensko", winner of the 1813 Epsom Derby, ridden by jockey Tom Goodisson.

  • ... that the commotion following the racehorse Smolensko's victory at the 1813 Derby Stakes resulted in an overthrown phaeton and a broken arm amongst the spectators?

Created/expanded by Froggerlaura (talk). Nominated by PFHLai (talk) at 08:03, 25 January 2012 (UTC)

  • Another good article on a racehorse. Newness, length, sources and hook all pass muster. I have suggested an alternative hook to include the word (pictured). Cwmhiraeth (talk) 14:26, 4 February 2012 (UTC)
  • ALT1 ... that when the racehorse Smolensko (pictured) won the 1813 Derby Stakes, the commotion that followed resulted in an overthrown phaeton and a broken arm amongst the spectators?
  • This one is good to go then. Miyagawa (talk) 22:23, 6 February 2012 (UTC)