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In a career like jockey Mike Smith's, what's 12 more victories?

Last updated Friday, February 10, 2012 - 9:29pm

LOS ANGELES -- Jockey Mike Smith is in the legacy-building stage of his career. That comes after bug boy, journeyman and star.

The foundation is like a rock. In a 31-year career still going strong, he has won races worth $224 million, has won two Eclipse Awards as the best jockey in the country, went into racing's Hall of Fame in 2003 and shares the record for most victories in the Breeders' Cup with retired Jerry Bailey at 15.

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Dogs set to take a bow, try to wow at Westminster

Ben Walker The Associated Press

Last updated Friday, February 10, 2012 - 9:28pm

NEW YORK -- Sensing something was in the works, the curious lunchtime crowd catty-corner from Madison Square Garden got bigger and bigger. Seventh Avenue was blocked off by the police, perhaps a celebrity sighting was imminent.

Moments later, two NYPD officers began an escort detail across the street. Too far back on the sidewalk to get a clear view, a passer-by guessed a high-profile criminal had been collared.

"Why'd ya do it?" the pedestrian blurted out.

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Pets of the week

Contributed Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 1:37pm

Brownie

Brownie is a 1-year-old Chihuahua mix. He is a stray that no one claimed. He likes other dogs and is great with kids, but it's unknown whether he's housebroken or not. Brownie is a friendly little dog. He loves attention and loves to play. He likes to chew on rope toys and small soft toys. He's also curious and loves to explore the play area and find new things to play with. Brownie is in kennel old adopt 18.

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Grandchildren of Steve and Kaylana Gertsch pose with Monty Python. The snake died Jan. 29 after 27 years as a class pet. (Photo courtesy of Steve and Kaylana Gertsch)

Students remember Monty Python, the letter 'S'

Nancy Van Valkenburg Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 7:30am

PLAIN CITY -- One of Plain City's best-known and most-beloved celebrity residents has passed away. Monty Python, 30, was a muscular 70 pounds and measured 10 feet 6 inches tall, uh, long.

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Pets of the week

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Last updated Thursday, February 2, 2012 - 12:59pm

Brownie

Brownie is a 1-year-old Chihuahua mix. He is a stray that no one claimed. He is likes other dogs and is great with kids, but it's uncertain if he's housebroken. Brownie is a friendly little dog, that loves attention and to play. He likes to chew on rope toys and small soft toys. He's also curious and loves to explore the play area and find new things. Brownie is in kennel old adopt 18.

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HBO places its bets on horse racing drama 'Luck'

Beth Harris The Associated Press

Last updated Friday, January 27, 2012 - 10:03pm

LOS ANGELES -- David Milch had the script for a horse racing drama kicking around in his head for 30 years. The screenwriter and producer was just too busy living it to put words to paper.

As a 6-year-old, Milch first accompanied his father to the racetrack in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. He was too young to wager, but Milch's father worked things out anyway.

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Gjermundson looks back on champion rodeo career

Brian Gehring The Bismarck Tribune

Last updated Wednesday, January 25, 2012 - 7:25pm

MARSHALL, N.D. -- If you met Brad Gjermundson on the street or in a cafi and didn't know better, you probably wouldn't guess he's a world champion.

The 52-year-old is that kind of man -- soft-spoken, a tad bit on the shy side and humble.

The fact is, Gjermundson is a four-time professional world champion saddle bronc rider who won his first professional championship at age 22.

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Davis County pets of the week

Contributed Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, January 19, 2012 - 6:39pm

Sue

Sue is a 4- to 6-year-old Chihuahua mix. She and her best friend, Betty, were living under a shed. A concerned individual called Animal Control, which picked up the two dogs and brought them to the shelter. The owner did not claim them. Sue likes other small dogs and would be great with older kids. She is a friendly girl that loves everyone she meets. Her tiny body is full of love that she's ready to share with a family. Sue is in kennel old adopt 17.

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Pets of the week

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Last updated Thursday, January 12, 2012 - 4:12pm

Ramsey

Ramsey is a 1-year-old German shepherd mix. She and her sister, Presley, were signed over by their previous owners because they had too much energy for their kids. She is house broken, likes kids of all ages, and likes cats. She loves playing fetch with her sister, and loves being around kids. She also likes to lay in a lap after playing, and loves a good belly rub. Ramsey is in kennel new adopt 24.

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Rapid Redux wins 22nd straight race by 3/4 length

Contributed The Associated Press

Last updated Thursday, January 5, 2012 - 9:35pm

LAUREL, Md. -- Rapid Redux extended his winning streak to 22 with a well-earned, three-quarter length victory over Awesome Rhythm in a one-mile race at Laurel Park.

The victory on Wednesday occurred hours after the 6-year-old gelding was chosen to receive a special Eclipse Award for his perfect 19-0 record last year.

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Pets of the week

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Last updated Thursday, January 5, 2012 - 1:58pm

Mandy

Mandy is a 2-year-old Rottweiler. She is a stray that no one claimed. She is house broken and would be great with older kids. She does not like other dogs, so she'll need to be in a single dog home. Mandy is playful and loves to chew on balls, squeaky tennis balls, and rope toys. She knows how to sit, stay, lie down, come, and of course fetch. She needs to be an inside dog because she gets stressed and anxious when she's out by herself.

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Cat found decapitated in Clearfield park

Jasen Asay Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, January 5, 2012 - 12:37am

CLEARFIELD — The next time Jana Taylor takes her dog for a walk in the park, she plans to carry pepper spray and her cellphone. Those two precautions, she said, may help her catch whoever is responsible for decapitating cats.

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Mindy Isakson took her 7-year-old son to the Clinton Pond to feed the ducks and was dismayed to find a duck with a 5-inch-long dart lodged in its neck. (Contributed photo)

Clinton Pond duck sporting 5-inch blow dart in neck

Bryon Saxton Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, December 31, 2011 - 12:15am

CLINTON -- Mindy Isakson finds it disturbing to see a 5-inch-long blow dart lodged in the neck of a female duck splashing about in the Clinton Pond.

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Willard man charged with animal crime

Michael McFall Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, December 31, 2011 - 12:27am

WILLARD -- Joel R. Murray, 54, was booked into Weber County Jail on Thursday afternoon on a charge of wanton destruction of protected wildlife.

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Pets of the week

Contributed Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, December 29, 2011 - 2:07pm

Mandy

Mandy is a 2-year-old Rottweiler. She is a stray that no one claimed. She is house-broken, and would be great with older kids. She does not like other dogs, so she'll need to be in a single dog home. Mandy is playful and loves to chew squeaky tennis balls and rope toys. She knows how to sit, stay, lie down, come, and of course fetch. She needs to be an inside dog because she gets stressed and anxious when she's out by herself. Mandy is in kennel new adopt 19.

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