"A racehorse is an animal that can take several thousand people for a ride at the same time.” – Marjorie Johnson Stand in the paddock on a given day at the races and you are surrounded by stories. Each horse that walks into a stall, stands for a saddle and rider, and walks onto the racetrack carries with them the hard work and hope of each person they are connected to. In Miracle Michael’s case, this New York-bred 2-year-old is the equine namesake of a special survivor.
Category: Horse Racing News
Never Underestimate a Champion: The Story of Groupie Doll
Never underestimate a champion. This age-old lesson was reiterated to handicappers and racing fans alike when the sensational, speedy mare Groupie Doll defied age and expectations in the 2013 Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Sprint.
Come rain or shine, a trip to the races is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser… and Ayr’s Gold Cup day certainly didn’t disappoint
There are those who insist - some with a conviction born of painful experience - that the Ayrshire Junior centre-half is the acme of toughness. They are wrong.
The Puma Wins Pennsylvania Derby, Bodacious Bay Takes Cotillion
The Puma made a huge move around the far turn under jockey Javier Castellano, opened up a three-length lead through the stretch, and held off a late charge from Further Ado to win the $1 million Grade 1 Pennsylvania Derby by a half-length Sept. 19 at Parx Racing.
