Sportsscore 613·7 metrosupdated 17m ago

Austrian Painter horse renamed after complaint it referenced Adolf Hitler

The Jockey Club has ruled that a racehorse known as Austrian Painter has been renamed Merrylegs after a review of a complaint that alleged it was a reference to Adolf Hitler.The horse’s name drew attention after winning his debut Monday at Horseshoe Indianapolis Racecourse. Hitler was born in Austri

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