One of the most influential equine novels is Walter Farley’s 1941 classic “The Black Stallion,” which transports readers into the story of young Alec Ramsey and his adventures with a magnificent black Arabian stallion. It took readers from being shipwrecked to horse racing. In 1953, Marjorie Burger of the New York Times stated, “The Black Stallion is about the most famous fictional horse of the century.”
Month: August 2025
‘Surreal’ Victory With Lovesick Blues Propels Barocio into Breeders’ Cup Spotlight
Librado Barocio needs work on his post-race celebrations. He must learn to control his emotions.
How jockey who got hooked on meth through racing ruined his Breaking Bad drugs business with one mistake on a Qantas boarding pass
Former jockey Robert John Warren boasted of selling $40,000 worth of ice a day, a Queensland court has heard.
SLIDESHOW: Meet the 2025 Pacific Classic Stakes Contenders
The $1 million FanDuel Pacific Classic Stakes has been a highlight of the Del Mar summer season since the first edition, won by Best Pal in 1991.
