In horse racing, the practice of matching a stallion with a broodmare to create a potentially world-class Thoroughbred is a world unto its own. Many people spend a lot of money, time, and mental focus on finding just the right male-female combination that can hit the genetic lottery and result in a Triple Crown or Breeders’ Cup winner. When it does happen, the pairings become part of horse racing history – so to celebrate Valentine’s Day, here are five notable Thoroughbred “couples” from the past 20 years or so whose offspring have made mom and dad proud.
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Ask Your Equine Valentine To ‘Be Mine’: Visit Horse Country’s Carrot Grams Benefit Stable Recovery
LEXINGTON, KY – This Valentine’s Day, Visit Horse Country is proving that the way to a champion horse’s heart is through their stomach. For the third consecutive year, fans worldwide are invited to send a Carrot Gram to their favorite equine stars, ranging from Kentucky’s finest studs to beloved mares across the Bluegrass.
Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage Feb. 12-16
The upcoming weekend in Thoroughbred racing expands to an international scale with a multimillion-dollar racecard scheduled to be held Saturday, Feb. 14, in Saudi Arabia. Two Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve qualifying races are also on the calendar in the U.S., and several tracks will be running on the President’s Day holiday, Monday, Feb. 16.
Thoroughbred Racehorse Owners Who Competed in the Super Bowl
Gather a bunch of colleagues together for a meeting this week and the discussion inevitably turns to the Super Bowl. When the people involved also are avid horse racing fans, the conversation then inevitably veers to connections between the two sports.
