The story of Skip Away begins with Carolyn Hine, wife of late Hall of Fame trainer Sonny Hine, wishing for a white Thoroughbred. Carolyn has diminished eyesight and wanted to be able to follow her horse beyond her blazing red and yellow silks. Sonny explained that white horses are extremely hard to find, but he attended a sale for 2-year-olds at Calder Race Course in Miami to see whether he might find a modestly priced gray horse that could run a bit.
Ten Interesting Facts About the 2026 Breeders’ Cup World Championships
The 43rd annual Breeders’ Cup World Championships is set for Oct. 30-31 at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington.
Looking Back at 14 Amazing Upsets in the Breeders’ Cup
The 2026 Breeders’ Cup World Championships marks the 43rd year the best Thoroughbreds in North America meet up to compete in races that usually determine divisional championships at the Eclipse Awards.
Can Anyone Beat Notable Speech? What 15 Years of History Say About the Breeders’ Cup Mile
Three horses have won the FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Mile Presented by PDJF over the last 15 editions at 30-1 odds or higher and all 15 winners had one trait in common. Let’s explore what recent history tells bettors to look for when evaluating one of the most exciting races of the 14 World Championship races.
