call sheets empire strikes back may 17th 1979

Let’s get started with the two most successful of the horses with Star Wars-themed names: Skywalker and Lando.īred and raced by Oak Cliff Stable and trained by Michael Whittingham, Skywalker was by the sire Relaunch out of a mare named Bold Captive, showing his owners possessed amazing creativity. From storm troopers and bounty hunters to Admiral Ackbar (he’s a squid commander!) to Tatooine, Star Wars has had a significant impact on horse racing. The name Star Wars is listed as permanently unavailable with The Jockey Club Registry, but there proved plenty of other options.

So when I got an email suggesting I take a look at some of the racehorses named after the fictional characters in Star Wars, I jumped at the chance to follow through on the idea and I was shocked at the reach of the series within horse racing.

It’s always been a part of my existence and having two kids who spend their free time firing blasters at each other and dueling with lightsabers has only strengthened my passion for Star Wars, despite my disappointment with the three prequel movies in the series. I was six when “The Empire Strikes Back” came out in 1980 and nine when “Return of the Jedi” debuted in 1983, so I really don’t remember life before Star Wars. There are four things I can really dork out on: music, horse racing, baseball and Star Wars. The Last Jedi is the second movie in the third trilogy. in 2012 and unveiled 'The Force Awakens' in 2015, which was the first new film in the series since “Revenge of the Sith” debuted in 2005.

14 as the next big production in the Star Wars series. “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” opens across the country on Dec.

Call sheets empire strikes back may 17th 1979