It is a common refrain among horse racing fans that they were introduced to the sport by a relative, often their father. This applies both to casual fans and to some of the greatest legends in the sport, including the unforgettable racehorse owner and breeder Harry Payne Whitney.
Tag: Legends
Azeri: A Standard of Excellence
Allen E. Paulson and his family are no doubt best known in Thoroughbred racing for owning the great champion Cigar, one of the sport’s most brilliant males. Yet the Paulsons’ stable also had a fabulous stretch of success with fillies and mares. Allen and his wife, Madeleine, raced an impressive of list of distaff champions that included Eliza (1992 2-year-old filly), Ajina (1997 3-year-old filly), Escena (1998 champion older female), and Estrapade (1986 turf female). The best of those fabulous fillies, though, raced after Allen’s death in July 2000.
Nashua: A Classic Racehorse
Any rivalry needs something more than great competition to make it legendary. East vs. West. Rich vs. Poor. Big vs. Small. Sprinkle any of those ingredients into a battle between two great athletes and you have something memorable. In 1955, the Kentucky Derby brought together two disparate equine stars. From California came Swaps, the upstart with a modest pedigree who was a blue-collar hero. His rival was a colt from the east with classic bloodlines who hailed from one of the sport’s best-known stables and was trained by the sport’s living legend.
Arts and Letters: Ruler of the Sport
The year 1969 was one of those special years that produced several outstanding 3-year-olds. One was royalty. Another was a champion.
