It is a timeless moment captured in grainy black-and-white. Almost 50 years later, the photo of a jubilant Penny Chenery, her arms out-flung as if in full flight, has become one of racing’s most iconic images. By the gods’ good grace, I was at Belmont that magnificent day in 1973, standing two tiers above the Chenery box, and vividly recall a small figure in a pale dress waving in exaltation to the world at large.
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10 New Year’s Resolutions for Racing Fans in 2022
We’re just a few days into 2022, and anticipation is already building for what’s to come this year. There’s sure to be plenty of exciting races, memorable moments, and great times to be had this year at tracks all across the country. Everyone makes New Year’s resolutions; some are more successful than others. Here are some for racing fans to keep this year.
Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage for Jan. 6-9
Horse racing across North America has picked back up again after the holiday season, and major tracks are in full swing as fans and horseplayers get back in the groove and prepare for a very exciting end of January about three weeks from now highlighted by the Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes card at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 29.
Popular Foal Patrol Webcam Series Kicks Off Fifth Season
Season 5 of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s popular live webcam series Foal Patrol is now available online at www.foalpatrol.com. Foal Patrol is a one-of-a-kind collection of live cameras following the daily activities of in-foal mares produced by the National Museum of Racing. Millions of people throughout the world have viewed the popular webcam program since its inaugural season in 2018.
