Is it too early to begin evaluating Horse of the Year prospects and rating their chances? Not at all.
Month: July 2025
Simply Awesome: 1998 Breeders’ Cup Classic Winner Built Legacy On and Off the Racetrack
How does a horse follow up winning the Queen’s Plate and then defeating three Triple Crown classic winners in the Breeders’ Cup Classic? By siring a couple of classic winners and Eclipse Awards champions, of course. Such is the story of Awesome Again, Canadian Hall of Famer and winner of the 1998 Breeders’ Cup Classic. His time on the racetrack shows how grit and talent can create a champion.
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Success Story: Pep Talking’s Big Personality and Bigger Heart
When Al Gillen set out to adopt another horse from MidAtlantic Horse Rescue in 2022, he had a clear vision: something smaller, older, and ready to settle into a quieter life alongside his senior horse, Stardust. What he found instead was Pep Talking: a big-bodied, 6-year-old Thoroughbred with a bold personality and plenty to say. Gillen had known Beverly Strauss of MidAtlantic Horse Rescue for nearly 20 years and trusted the process completely.
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Monday, July 21
Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Monday's meetings at Ayr, Cartmel, Beverley and Windsor.
