Buckpasser was a real personality – that’s a nice way of putting it. It’s a testament to his talent, if not his tenacity, that the blueblood colt compiled a Hall of Fame career despite his nonchalant and often frustrating attitude toward racing.
Tag: Legends
Del Mar Legends: Zenyatta’s Clement L. Hirsch Three-peat
During her legendary 19-race win streak, the Hall of Fame mare Zenyatta had more than a few close calls where she seized victory from the jaws of defeat. It was to be expected – her late-running style usually ensured that she took the lead very late in her races, resulting in heart-pounding finishes that both concerned and delighted her numerous fans.
Beholder, Tepin Receive Hall of Fame Welcome in Saratoga Springs
The 2022 class of inductees into the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame included only two contemporary honorees, both of them equine. But those honorees were champions Beholder and Tepin, ensuring the ceremony was a crowd-pleaser.
Del Mar History: The Seabiscuit vs. Ligaroti Match Race
Even some of the most casual racing fans are familiar with Seabiscuit and his legendary match race against War Admiral in 1938. Seabiscuit’s four-length victory over the Triple Crown winner was ranked as the greatest single race in history by BloodHorse and was brought to national prominence by the best-selling book Seabiscuit: An American Legend and the successful movie based on the book.
