For some fans, Zenyatta represented more than a racehorse. For Beth Shimkin of Pasadena, Calif., who battled depression for many years before she died of cancer in May 2012, the history-making mare offered a ray of light in a dark world. Zenyatta Born: April 1, 2004
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Woodward Stakes Try Doesn’t Work Out for 1973 Triple Crown Winner Secretariat
After Secretariat’s stunning victory in the inaugural Marlboro Cup Sept.
Jacinto Vasquez: Panamanian Hall of Fame Rider of Legendary Fillies
Jacinto Vasquez won a long list of the nation’s premier races and earned a spot in the Racing Hall of Fame during a riding career that spanned more than 35 years. He won the Kentucky Derby and Travers twice and the Coaching Club American Oaks on three occasions. He also registered wins in the Breeders’ Cup Sprint, the Whitney, Man o’ War, Blue Grass Stakes and Kentucky Oaks, to name a few.
Underappreciated Horse Racing Stars of the 1960s: Cicada, Jaipur, and Primonetta
The 1960s was a decade rife with stars. Kelso won Horse of the Year five times while Northern Dancer and Buckpasser were superstars on the racetrack and then in the breeding shed.
