It is an iconic image that still resonates with fans and horse racing professionals 10 years later. Jockey Victor Espinoza (a 2017 Hall of Fame inductee) with his arm raised in triumph and the world’s biggest smile crossing the finish line on American Pharoah.
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Hawk Mountain gives O’Brien 12th Futurity win
Hawk Mountain gives Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien a record-extending 12th win in the Group One Futurity Trophy Stakes at Doncaster.
What to Know About the Breeders’ Cup ‘Championship Saturday’ Races
The day racing fans and horseplayers wait for all year for is almost here. The Breeders’ Cup Saturday program will feature the international equine and human stars of horseracing squaring off in nine championship races on Saturday, Nov. 1 at Del Mar. The event will be headlined by the richest horse race in North America, the $7 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic.
Cox Plate 2025 recap: Via Sistina digs deep to triumph at Moonee Valley – as Kiwi jockey James McDonald enters the Australian racing record books
It was going to take a very special run to defeat Via Sistina in the Cox Plate - and Buckaroo almost silenced the capacity crowd at Moonee Valley on Saturday with a run for the ages.
