Racehorse wins debut — sparks backlash over name: ‘AUSTRIAN PAINTER’
Owner argued name had nothing to do with Hitler and honored Gustav Klimt
But when it was revealed he previously submitted ‘MY STRUGGLE’ and ‘BRAUNAU STAR,’ Jockey Club became doubtful
He is now ‘MERRYLEGS’
Dude Named Ben
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