If there’s one thing that’s even more certain than a 1-20 shot at a racetrack, it’s the inevitability of death. It comes to all of mankind, and animals as well. Yet it remains immensely difficult to accept, especially when it comes far too early in someone’s life, such as it did for one of the greatest 2-year-old fillies of the 20th century. Landaluce seemed invincible on the racetrack. She won her five starts in dominant fashion, by a combined margin of 46 ½ lengths, including her first graded stakes victory, in which she romped home by 21 lengths.
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Profitable Trifecta Betting Strategy for 2025 Remsen Stakes
A dozen talented 2-year-olds have entered Saturday’s $250,000, Grade 2 Remsen Stakes at Aqueduct, an important stop on the Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve.
Women in Racing: Nancy Underwood Dedicated to New York’s Backstretch Community
America’s Best Racing has launched a monthly series to celebrate women in racing, explore the challenges they face in what has been a male-dominated industry, and highlight their achievements. Nancy Underwood was seemingly born to serve. Her parents, Elaine and Anthony Girard, emphasized the importance of community involvement and caring for others in various forms as she grew up in Glens Falls, N.Y.
Rookie Rankings for Dec. 2: Leading 2026 Kentucky Derby Contenders
The final few weeks of 2025 are a busy time on the Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve. Seven qualifiers are taking place in two countries between Nov. 29 and Dec. 20.
