Much like getting an opportunity to ride in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, landing an assignment as a jockey in the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course is one of the ultimate goals for riders around the country.
Majestic Prince: A Racehorse Who Lived Up to His Name
Much more often than not, horses fail to live up to the regal names bestowed upon them. Maiden claiming races are filled with horses that have a "King" or "Queen" in their name. But if a horse ever justified its moniker, few did it as magnificently as Majestic Prince. Given a name that exuded class, Majestic Prince was indeed equine royalty during a short but spectacular 10-race career that saw him come heart-breakingly close to a Triple Crown sweep in 1969.
Aidan O’Brien is a relentless thinker who is cut from the same cloth as Pep Guardiola… watching him close up you can understand why there will be more glory days, writes DOMINIC KING
DOMINIC KING AT BALLYDOYLE, TIPPERARY: O'Brien's wife, Anne-Marie, went to see Bruce Springsteen in Kilkenny on Sunday night and, clearly, a good time had been had by all.
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Tuesday, May 14
Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Tuesday's meetings at Chepstow, Beverley, Ayr and Southwell.
