Courage’s journey began with high expectations. A son of Speightstown born in 2017, he was a $350,000 purchase at the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga yearling sale, destined for success on the racetrack. After just three starts and modest earnings of $670, however, his racing career quietly came to an end. That’s when he found his true purpose.
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‘A Dream Come True’: MyRacehorse Shareholders Smitten With Seismic Beauty
Carrie Wood yearned for a horse when she was growing up. She used to pore through the Washington Post classified section, circle ads for horses that were for sale, and leave them on her father’s desk. “I had hopes,” she said. “I had hopes that someday we could have a horse.”
2025 Laffit Pincay Jr. Award Winner Mike Pegram Reflects on Unforgettable Life in Racing
Kentucky native Mike Pegram, a long-time owner best known for coming within a nose of winning the Triple Crown with Real Quiet in 1998, will be honored with the Laffit Pincay Jr.
Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage Aug. 6-10
After a very busy week in horse racing covering racing, conferences, ceremonies, and sales, this week the spotlight focuses on Saratoga Race Course (again) and also Colonial Downs for some important contests including one Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” qualifier.
