US Jockey Club orders racehorse Austrian Painter to be renamed due to Hitler reference
America’s governing body for thoroughbred racing has instructed the owners of a horse called Austrian Painter to change its name. Officials said the moniker alludes to Adolf Hitler, violating the club’s policy against offensive or political references. The renaming request follows a review of the name’s suitability, and the owners must submit a new, acceptable name before the horse can compete.