But the boy had a good showing. He handled it like a professional. The bald spots that once belied the beast's blue-ribbon bloodlines also proved inconsequential. Once in Dallas, Mrs. Maddox said several of her husband's customers were kicking themselves for passing on Patch, named for the black eye rings on an otherwise white face. State fair rules prevent grand champions from competing at the event again, but Taylor is already eyeing the state's biggest shows in Houston, Fort Worth and San Antonio.
Shows are hard to win.
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