In the United States, it took 37 years for American Pharoah to follow up Affirmed’s 1978 Triple Crown sweep.
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2026 Wise Dan Stakes at a Glance
The Wise Dan Stakes honors one of America’s very best turf milers. The 2020 Hall of Famer was a two-time Horse of the Year, champion male turfer and champion older male in 2012-2013. He also defeated international competition in the Breeders’ Cup Mile in both of those years.
Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage June 25-28
The upcoming weekend in horse racing is highlighted by one of the best racecards of the year to date anchored by a star-studded Breeders’ Cup prep, followed by the final racecard at one of the nation’s signature tracks.
Talented Native American Apprentice Jockey Talliyah Timentwa Determined to Succeed
Talliyah Timentwa (pronounced TUH-lee-yuh TYM-en-TWAH) is a force of nature with undeniable equestrian talent that belies her size and stature. She is described as fearless, capable, determined, focused, and goal-oriented. The daughter of Trisha and Ernest “Rocky” Timentwa, she learned to ride before she could walk. Her father was a former jockey who competed in Canada. Her mother recalls her first outing on a horse when she was 2 weeks old at the Okanogan racetrack, where they trained their horses for Indian Relay races.
