Just about the only thing Curlin did not do in his fabulous racing career was end “The Curse of Apollo.” A horse who did not race at 2 had not won the Kentucky Derby since the aforementioned Apollo all the way back in 1882, and Curlin gave it the old college try to end the jinx that Triple Crown winner Justify eventually halted in 2018. Curlin made his debut on Feb. 3, 2003 and then ran third three months later in the Kentucky Derby.
Category: Horse Racing News
Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage June 11-14
After a thrilling five-day Belmont Stakes Racing Festival last week at Saratoga where it seemed like one equine star after another authored a memorable performance, the focus shifts back to a normal early-summer routine of action at tracks around the country.
Golden Tempo Unanimous No. 1 in Final 3-Year-Old Power Rankings
Each week, members of the national media vote on the nation's top contenders on the Triple Crown trail in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) Top Thoroughbred Poll.
Underappreciated Horse Racing Stars of 20th Century: Cavalcade, Granville, and Myrtlewood
Few decades resonate still in the consciousness of sports, yet many of the names and faces of the 1930s remain well known to this day.
