Allen Paulson, one of the most prominent owners and breeders in Thoroughbred racing history before his death on July 19, 2000, at age 78, embodied the American dream. allen paulson Born: April 22, 1922 Died: July 19, 2000
Tag: Legends
Two-Time Queen of the Hill: Mizdirection Makes Hay of Breeders’ Cup at Santa Anita
The family comes in various shades of gray, colts and fillies, each successive generation building on the tenacity and talent of the previous one.
Miesque: Outracing the Boys to Become the First Two-Time Breeders’ Cup Winner
There are racehorses, and then there are racehorses, the ones who seem born with an innate desire to excel in competition and outrun opponents no matter the distance, conditions, or level of competition. There can no doubting that the great Miesque was a racehorse in the truest sense.
Breeders’ Cup Fantastic Finishes: A Legendary Streak Halted
Fifteen years ago this summer, horse racing was at one of its periodic upticks in national exposure as fans were drawn to the exploits of an unbeaten star racemare based in Southern California, and by the time the 27th Breeders’ Cup World Championships arrived at Churchill Downs, excitement was at a fever pitch.
