Athletes amaze fans with remarkable feats beyond imagination, which is a huge part of the allure of sports. Thoroughbred racehorses remind us frequently that on any given day you never know what you might witness at the racetrack.
Category: Horse Racing News
Ron Turcotte: Secretariat’s Hall of Fame Rider
There should be no mention of the mighty Triple Crown champion Secretariat without pointing to jockey Ron Turcotte as an integral member of a dynamite team. It might appear from watching replays of the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes in 1973 as if Turcotte was merely a passenger taken for a wonderful ride by the gleaming colt they called “Big Red.” But Penny Chenery, Secretariat’s owner, knew better.
Minnie Hauk lined up for shot at Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe after royal-edged Oaks glory
DOMINIC KING: Minnie Hauk completed an Oaks grand slam in front of The Queen and will be given the chance to confirm she is racing royalty this autumn.
Great Eats Saratoga Superfecta: Dining Picks for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Beyond
A day at the races is only part of the experience that racing fans can enjoy when visiting Saratoga Springs, N.Y. The whole city is centered around Saratoga Race Course’s meet during the summer, and you can also enjoy pastimes such as casino gambling, shopping, nightlife, and of course, loads of great dining while you are in town.
