There are a variety of reasons to explain why a long list of outstanding horses were thwarted in their bid to become the 12th Triple Crown champion. Some are predictable; others are surprising. Premature moves, exhausting paces, injuries, medications, and even a safety pin have all played a role in a drought that stood at 37 years until American Pharoah completed the sweep in 2015.
Category: Horse Racing News
Cheltenham to reduce capacity and price of a pint
Organisers of the Cheltenham Festival are to reduce capacity and the price of a pint following criticism from spectators.
Cheltenham reduces crowd capacity and cuts price of a pint
Organisers of the Cheltenham Festival are to reduce capacity and the price of a pint following criticism from spectators.
Leading stallion Wootton Bassett dies aged 17
A leading stallion, who sired several of Europe's biggest race winners, dies aged 17.
