In 2024, nearly 17,000 Thoroughbreds were born in North America, while England and Ireland welcomed a little more than 13,000 foals. Of those, less than half will win a race in their lifetime, while approximately 3% will win a stakes, and an even smaller percentage, less than 1%, will win a graded stakes. Imagine the odds of an English classic and Breeders’ Cup victor foaling a Derby winner who then sires classic and Breeders’ Cup winners of his own?
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Saratoga Midseason Review: Who’s Hot and Who’s Not Among Spa Jockeys and Trainers
The Saratoga summer racing season is roughly at its halfway point, so this seems like a good time to take stock of some hot and cold jockeys and trainers so far this season as a more up-to-date supplement to the ABR Saratoga jockey and trainer trends posted at the start of the meet.
Royalty, bombers and racing fairytales – Chepstow at 100
BBC Sport Wales recalls the major events at the Monmouthshire track that is celebrating its centenary.
Royalty, bombers and racing fairytales – Chepstow at 100
BBC Sport Wales recalls the major events at the Monmouthshire track that is celebrating its centenary.
