Athletes amaze fans with remarkable feats beyond imagination, which is a huge part of the allure of sports. Thoroughbred racehorses remind us frequently that on any given day you never know what you might witness at the racetrack.
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Del Mar History: Victor Espinoza’s Unforgettable Seven-Win Day
When a jockey wins two races in a single afternoon, he’s enjoyed a successful day. Three wins signifies a banner afternoon and four is bound to generate buzz among racing fans and horseplayers. But how about seven wins in a single day? Only on the rarest of occasions will a jockey embark on such a memorable win streak. During the first 69 years of racing at Del Mar in California, no jockey managed to win more than six races on a single card.
Del Mar History: Candy Ride’s Unequaled Standard
These days, most racing fans recognize Candy Ride as a renowned stallion, the sire of champions such as Gun Runner, Shared Belief, and Game Winner.
Del Mar History: Dare and Go Upsets Cigar in the Pacific Classic
“Unbeatable” is how many people viewed and described the great Cigar. By the time the seemingly invincible 6-year-old arrived at Del Mar to race in the 1996 Grade 1 Pacific Classic, he had traveled the country – even the world – while winning an incredible 16 consecutive races.
