It's Majesty's Turn In the General George; Mineral Wells Shatters Leg, Is Destroyed

From: The Washington Post | Date: February 16, 1993| Author: Vinnie Perrone | Copyright information

Majesty's Turn furthered his rise from obscurity by dominating the $200,000 General George Stakes yesterday at Laurel. The victory triggered a raucous celebration in the winner's circle, while a quarter-mile away Mineral Wells was taking his final breaths.

As Majesty's Turn led six challengers into the stretch, jockey Chris Antley swung his whip to try to rally Mineral Wells out of last place. A moment later, well into the far turn, Antley went sailing forward as Mineral Wells broke h...

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