Rivalries are on the verge of becoming passé these days. With shorter careers and horses receiving more time off between races, the best horses are squaring off much less frequently than decades ago.
Tag: Legends
Havre de Grace: A Perfect Blend of Natural Talent and Intelligence
Havre de Grace possessed talent in such abundance she brought Larry Jones out of retirement to train her in 2011.
The Dazzling and Dominant Maskette
She never lost a race against fillies and mares. She was a two-time champion, winning some of the most prestigious races in her division, as well as a couple of big ones against males. She never raced outside of New York, but demonstrated her versatility by winning races at six different tracks within the state. Her name was Maskette and, as her accomplishments suggest, she was fast, talented, durable, and downright unstoppable when at her best.
Wise Dan: How One Racehorse Defined What It Means to Be a Champion
What defines a champion? Is it talent; the raw ability that gives an athlete the ability to excel in their sport? Is it accomplishments; the record of achievements that their talent enables them to compile? Or is it something else entirely; an innate desire to perform as well as possible and give your all every time you compete?
