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The Story Behind the Antlers

Elk’s antlers were, and still are today, awarded to the fastest steamboat on the Mississippi, which are then traditionally passed on to the next fastest boat that can “take the horns.” Since Lexington was the fastest horse in the world, having broken a world speed record, he was sent a pair of elk’s antlers by a racing fan that were then nailed above his stall door.

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Some photos courtesy of The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.