While handicaps have become passé in America during the past half-century, in England (and elsewhere) they generally form the backbone of day-to-day racing. Although the most important races are all run under weight-for-age conditions, many […]
The hottest young sire in America is undoubtedly Gun Runner, who last season set an all-time North American record of more than $4 million in progeny earnings for a freshman sire. Gun Runner’s group of […]
Jockey Gary Stevens and race announcer Joe Hernandez recall moments similar to those of NFL star Brett Favre. […]
Georgeff, Denman, Durkin’s Call, and Beemie Award — just a few of the horses over the years named directly or indirectly in honor of prominent track announcers. It was a trend that began decades ago […]
Like countless horses in history Find came along at perhaps the wrong time. He subsequently knocked heads with the best of generation after generation. […]
Originally appearing March 11, 2006 Round Table — 1958 Horse of the Year With the renewal of the prestigious Santa Anita H. (G1) last weekend, we salute Round Table, a legend of our sport who […]
Star power was in abundance on Kentucky Derby Day 1957 with the feature involving future Hall of Fame inductees Bold Ruler, Gallant Man, and Round Table, all of whom were famously upset by Iron Liege. […]
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