At the end of the 19th century, Col. Edward Riley Bradley—a self-proclaimed gambler, bookmaker, and owner/manager of several casinos—was informed by his doctor that a more outdoor lifestyle might be beneficial to his health. Something as simple as taking walks or hikes might have done the trick, but this was much too slow-paced for Bradley. In his mind, the most sensible thing to do was start a racing stable, where he could benefit from outdoor living while simultaneously building an empire in a sport deeply intertwined with gambling. What a picture-perfect scenario!
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A 65-Year-Old Marvel, ‘Ironman’ Ouzts Proves Again He’s Still Going Strong
Perry Wayne Ouzts has won more than 7,000 races since he began his career as a professional jockey in 1973, earning his first win in March of that year at Beulah Park. He ranks seventh all time among North American jockeys by victories with 7,081 behind five U.S. Racing Hall of Famers and one member of the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame.
Roger Attfield: Looking to the Future
Trainer Roger Attfield made a lasting impression when he spoke during his induction into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame at Saratoga Springs, N.Y. in 2012. He used the occasion to make a heartfelt plea in behalf of the sport that means everything to him. “The best horse should be able to win,” he told those in attendance. “We’ve got to clean up some of the stuff going on out there and get rid of the rubbish. You only need two or three bad apples to spoil the basket.”
Dance Smartly: Canada’s Champion Filly
In the United States, it took 37 years for American Pharoah to follow up Affirmed’s 1978 Triple Crown sweep.
