Once upon a time, a long time ago, there were Thoroughbreds that could carry heavy weight assignments, set multiple track records, run 16 to 20 times a year … then come back the next year, and the next year, and do it all again. In the modern world of horse racing – an era in which the connections of champion racehorses carefully pick their spots and rarely race more often than once a month – it can be incredible to reflect on the careers of true “iron horses” like Discovery.
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Noel’s Weekend Winners: Doubling Down on Turf Saturday at Saratoga
Welcome to Noel Michaels’ Weekend Winners, the place to go for weekend best bets and spot plays from veteran handicapper and tournament-play pioneer Noel Michaels. Check back every week for a couple of highlighted selections designed to help you cash a few bets and make some money.
A History-Making King’s Plate Bid for ‘Chill’ Manitoba-Bred Brachetto
No Manitoba-bred racehorse has ever won the King’s Plate. That could change Saturday at Woodbine in the 167th running of the first jewel of the Canadian Triple Crown.
Dual Breeders’ Cup Distaff Winner Monomoy Girl: Fighter, Competitor, Champion
Known for her consistency, grit, and unmatched will to win, Monomoy Girl captured the hearts of racing fans around the world. Her 10 graded stakes wins, including seven Grade 1s, not only solidified her status as one of the greatest female racehorses of her generation but also added a crowning achievement to an already illustrious career.
