A bank of menacing grey clouds rolled low over the barns at Belmont Park the morning of Oct. 2, 1976. A steady rain began to pelt the Long Island, N.Y., track. It was bad news for trainer Frank Whiteley. In 47 previous starts, his champion Forego had run only once on an off-track, finishing third.
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Beholder: An Enduring Champion Whose Greatness Stood Test of Time
If standing the test of time is the true measure of greatness, then few compare to Beholder.
The Unforgettable Showdown in the 1962 Travers
There’s nothing that stirs the heart and emotions of a horse racing fan more than a thrilling homestretch battle between two gallant Thoroughbreds. Photo finishes, many so close that only the camera can separate two unwavering rivals, are among the most exciting and breathtaking elements of the sport.
Saratoga Stories: Man o’ War Cup Much More Than Simply Travers Trophy
In 1864, New York businessman William R. Travers joined John Morrissey, Leonard Jerome, and other prominent men in building Saratoga Race Course, the historic racetrack now home to many of the sport’s biggest stakes each year.
