The colt has a white spot on his hind heel, considered the emblem of swiftness and good luck, but it also has a wheat ear on his chest, symbolizing bad luck. The mare dies within a few days, but Sham matures into a promising racehorse.
A colt with a white spot on his hind heel, seen as a sign of speed and fortune, is accompanied by a wheat ear on his chest, representing misfortune. Despite the mare's early demise, the colt grows into a talented racehorse named Sham.