In horse racing, margin of victory is usually measured in lengths, which might seem like an imprecise measure but over time has come to be standardized as the length of a horse from nose to tail, about eight feet. Ten lengths then is 80 feet, just a couple of feet longer than a tennis court. In 2006, 80 feet was the measure of a star, a 2-year-old colt who would make history on the first Saturday in May a few months later.
Golden Tempo Headed to Jim Dandy Stakes, Travers Stakes at Saratoga
The year may be nearly halfway over, but Golden Tempo seems a lot more than halfway to being crowned the champion 3-year-old male.
Key Takeaways from an Exciting Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga
America’s Best Racing editor Patrick Reed presents six key takeaways from a star-studded Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga Race Course, focusing on the June 6 and June 5 results topped by Golden Tempo’s victory in the 158th Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets.
Hopes of a Derby Day revival were sadly washed away but long-term fear is that Epsom is simply becoming unfashionable
Epsom chiefs must have been wondering what they have done to offend the weather gods.
