It’s hard to believe it was 10 years ago. So much has happened in the real world since American Pharoah swept the 2015 Triple Crown and capped his 3-year-old season with a historic “Grand Slam” win in the Breeders’ Cup Classic at Keeneland.
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American Pharoah’s Historic Season 10 Years Later: Espinoza Reflects on ‘Best Horse I Ever Rode’
It is an iconic image that still resonates with fans and horse racing professionals 10 years later. Jockey Victor Espinoza (a 2017 Hall of Fame inductee) with his arm raised in triumph and the world’s biggest smile crossing the finish line on American Pharoah.
Breeders’ Cup Fantastic Finishes: Determined Trio Down to the Wire in 2022 Distaff
Anyone who watched the 2022 Breeders’ Cup World Championships in person or on TV will always remember the Longines Classic first. A truly grand finale, the last of 14 World Championship races was a display of racing brilliance, as undefeated Flightline closed out his career with an 8 ¼-length runaway win.
Champion Untapable a Dominant Force on Racing’s Biggest Days
The maroon and white silks of Winchell Thoroughbreds are a familiar sight on racing’s biggest days.
