The horse was named after a famous general known as "Black Jack" Pershing.
VOA: special.2009.05.25
The best known riderless horse was Black Jack.
VOA: special.2009.05.25
Beyond market conditions, Mr. Stronach's companies ran into U.S. regulations that made it difficult to launch a horse-racing IPO, according to Jack Brothers, chief executive of the six companies.