If standing the test of time is the true measure of greatness, then few compare to Beholder.
Tag: Legends
Breeders’ Cup Fantastic Finishes: ‘Too Close to Call’ in Unforgettable Dead Heat
In its 40 years, the Breeders’ Cup World Championships has produced many stretch duels that have become part of racing’s lore, from the very first Classic in 1984 to Tiznow’s back-to-back Classic wins in 2000 and 2001, and on through Blame’s defeat of Zenyatta in the 2010 Classic and
From Farm Kid to Hall of Famer: The Eddie Maple Story
Here’s a question to ponder: Suppose that you’re an up-and-coming young jockey, not yet 25 years old and less than a decade into your career. Out of the blue, you’re called upon to ride arguably the greatest horse of all time in the final start of his illustrious career. Could you handle the pressure? It sounds like something out of a movie, but for jockey Edward “Eddie” Maple, this opportunity was real. And for the record, Maple did handle the pressure, which was arguably the turning point in what would become a legendary Hall of Fame riding career.
From Churchill Downs Heartbreak to Horse of the Year: Nashua’s Redemption
Any rivalry needs something more than great competition to make it legendary. East vs. West. Rich vs. Poor. Big vs. Small. Sprinkle any of those ingredients into a battle between two great athletes and you have something memorable.
