Sham (horse)
Sham (April 9, 1970 – April 3, 1993), an American thoroughbred race horse, was one of the fastest horses of the 20th century, but was overshadowed by his larger-than-life peer and half-cousin, Secretariat. He was a dark seal brown in color. While racing, he wore green and yellow blinkers. His preferred running style was that of a stalker.
Sham was a large horse at 16.2hh. He also had a very large heart, about twice the size of the average horse’s heart, according to Dr. Thomas Swerczek, a University of Kentucky veterinary scientist.
Read more about Sham (horse): Kentucky Derby Preparation, Retirement and Death, Sham: Great Was Second Best
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