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Austrian Painter horse renamed after complaint it referenced Adolf Hitler

ABC News Sports · September 24, 2026 at 12:07 PM

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

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Austrian Painter horse renamed after complaint it referenced Adolf Hitler

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