While the prevalent football chant around here is E-A-G-L-E-S, there is a thoroughbred who enjoys another war cry belonging to a team just up the turnpike. Owned by 80 strong, the 2 year old in training based at Monmouth, responds to the cheer for the J-E-T-S. In fact, that's his name: Jay E Tee Ess!
As the New York Times reported, the horse is owned by Fantasy Lane Stables., which sold thirty shares to investors. Some of these shares have been divided among the predominantly working class investors, many of whom have never owned any part of a race horse before.
"It's about the excitement of owning a horse," said one, Steve Schoengold, a retired purchasing director for the town of Greenburgh, NY. "It's a thrill to be able to spend time in the paddock before a big race and the greatest feeling in the world is watching your horse storm down the stretch knowing that he is going to win."
As for Jay E Tee Ess, well he hasn't won yet, but then again, he has only had two starts in which he finished fourth and sixth, respectively.
Still hopes are high among the faithful, who are convinced that their horse might learn something from the football team after which he is named. The Jets are off to a great season!
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