Racehorse Austrian Painter renamed after Hitler reference complaint
Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 25 Sept, 23:25 · Archive
A racehorse named Austrian Painter has been ordered to be renamed by the US Jockey Club after a complaint about a Hitler reference.
The US Jockey Club has ordered the racehorse Austrian Painter to be renamed after receiving a complaint about its name. The term 'Austrian Painter' can refer to Adolf Hitler, who was born in Austria and was a professional artist in Vienna. The horse has been renamed Merrylegs.
How it is being reported
- Racehorse to be renamed after complaint over alleged Hitler referenceThe horse’s name drew attention after winning his debut at Horseshoe Indianapolis RacecourseIndependent Sport · 25 Sept, 14:56
- US Jockey Club orders racehorse to be renamed due to alleged Hitler referenceThe horse’s name drew attention after winning his debut at Horseshoe Indianapolis RacecourseIndependent Sport · 25 Sept, 06:39
- US Jockey Club orders racehorse Austrian Painter to be renamed due to Hitler referenceHitler was an artist in Vienna before first world war Horse also has full sister called New Order The US Jockey Club has ordered a racehorse to be renamed after ruling the animal’s name was a reference to Adolf Hitler. Austrian Painter won its debut race at the Horseshoe Indianapolis track on Monday. However, the Jockey Club received a complaint about its name and began an investigation. Hitler, who was born in Austria, was a professional artist in Vienna before the first world war. People often use the term “Austrian Painter” online to discuss Hitler without naming him in order to avoid…The Guardian · 24 Sept, 13:05
- Name of winning racehorse deemed offensive after complaint of ‘Adolf Hitler’ associationAustrian Painter, a common term which can refer to the Nazi leader, has been renamed Merrylegs after a complaint was made to the Jockey ClubMirror Sport · 24 Sept, 09:53
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