A Hugh Janus

If I ever make a trillion dollars, I’m going to get into horse racing, just because I want come up with vaguely naughty names for million-dollar animals. In the meantime, here’s aprofile of Filly Sunset Thomas named after Adult Film Actress Sunset Thomas, with a few notes about the art and science of naming a thoroughbred.

That Thomas is a star in the adult film industry might explain why Aleo isn’t familiar with her work. It also is a good example of the way owners and trainers name their thoroughbreds, often using a bit of sly humor.

“You’ve got to name them something,” said Gilchrist, who explained that he’s good friends with Thomas’ publicist, Kent Wallace of Reno. “Kent wouldn’t let up on me. He thought it would be good marketing for Sunset, but I don’t think he really understands this business. This probably is not going to be a real good horse.

“I’m sure the real Sunset Thomas has a lot more talent … at least that would be my guess.”