Zippy Chippy is a thoroughbred racehorse of prominent pedigree (Northern Dancer, Man o' War) who amassed the legendary record of 100 starts 0-8-12. He came in 2nd 8 times and 3rd 12 times, and occasionally went off at respectable odds by those anticipating he was surely "due" to win his next out. Does this guy look familiar to you? See photo.
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