Zenyatta had done everything asked of her through 13 career starts. Launching one breathtaking rally after another, she had run down every filly or mare sent against her.
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Superstar Secretariat Goes Out a Winner in Canadian International
Secretariat’s transfer to the turf was a monumental success as he smashed the Belmont Park course record for 1 ½ miles when winning the Man o’ War Stakes by five lengths Oct. 8, 1973.
Skip Away: The Unlikely Story of an FBI Agent and a Gray Racehorse
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.
Looking Back at 14 Amazing Upsets in the Breeders’ Cup
The 2023 Breeders’ Cup World Championships marks the 39th year the best Thoroughbreds in North America meet up to compete in races that usually determine divisional championships at the Eclipse Awards.
