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and was inducted in 2001. According to author Laura Hillenbrand, Smith's election to the Hall of Fame was delayed because of Smith's allegedly using an illegal stimulant in 1945. His life's story was told by author
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via an atomizer to one of his horses. The drug was given to the horse by the stable foreman without Smith's specific authorization, but under New York racing rules he was held responsible as the horse's trainer.
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and worked on a cattle ranch. In 1934, he was hired as a trainer by the wealthy businessman
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When his suspension was over, Smith returned to Maine Chance Farm, where he trained 1947
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Known as "Silent Tom" because of his quiet nature, Smith became famous as the trainer of
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Tom Smith at the United States' National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
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On November 8, 1945, Smith was suspended from racing for a year by
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after being found responsible for administering the stimulant
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trained for a time for Maine Chance Farm, winning the
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Smith retired from racing in 1955, having trained 29
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Massachusetts Handicap
Agua Caliente Handicap
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Arlington-Washington Lassie Stakes
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Fashion Stakes
Hopeful Stakes
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