World Grand Champion 1951, 1952, 1953. Registered as Son of Midnight (some sources say Midnight Sun). His name was later changed to Gregory Peck and later to Midnight's Scooter. Fially it became The Talk of the Town. Breeder: R. M. Nock, Salidbury, MD. C. G. Smith of Blytheville, AR owned him for a while. Steve Hill bought 1/2 interest in the colt after he was sold at the C. G. Smith sale for $200. As a 4-yr-o, he was still undefeated. In 1951 he was owned by L.A. Chemell & E.P. Riley, Gainesville, GA. Jim Crain of Wilson, Ark bought him. He was a handful, even tho he was gelded. Steve had to constantly work with this horse several times a day. Foaled May 7,1947. He did sire 1 foal. In 1976 was shown in exhibition much to the delight of the crowd at the horse show. He was a little on the skinny side, still was a delight to watch.