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Old 06-05-2007, 03:13 PM
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Default Whiteley Jr., Vasquez sue Walt Disney over Ruffian

"Trainer Frank Whiteley Jr., jockey Jacinto Vasquez, and Thoroughbred Legends LLC have filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against The Walt Disney Company and its subsidiaries, ABC and ESPN, over “Ruffian,” a television movie that is scheduled to air Saturday, June 9, on ABC."

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Old 06-05-2007, 03:27 PM
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I heard, pending the outcome, Pinnochio and the Wicked Stepmother are preparing similar suits.
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Old 06-05-2007, 03:31 PM
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Why is Byk using your voice today on ATRAB?
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Old 06-05-2007, 03:34 PM
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Why is Byk using your voice today on ATRAB?
Maybe he's more disaffected than usual.
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Old 06-05-2007, 03:51 PM
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I'm all about husky, sexy voice on the radio, but hope you feel better, Steve!

Strange that the suit revolves around Nack, but doesn't include him.
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Old 06-05-2007, 04:23 PM
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I cannot imagine why anyone would want to make or watch a movie about arguably the worst day in the history of racing, particulary one that re-enacts a gruesome, stomach-turning injury in reportedly great detail. The producers should have realized what a horrible idea this film was when the trainer and jock wouldn't cooperate. Nack may be a talented writer, but he should be ashamed of himself for accepting "blood" money to participate in something that will sicken potential new fans.
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