Elizabeth Merryman knew she had the horse of a lifetime after she bred Caravel and trained her to six victories in her first eight starts. She also knew she was in for the fight of a lifetime after she was diagnosed with breast cancer in early July 2021.
Tag: The Life
‘Mayor of Santa Anita’ Remembered in Winner’s Circle
Louie was a true racetracker. He picked the occasional winner. He watched horses breeze with a keen eye. He knew absolutely everyone at Santa Anita Park’s Clockers’ Corner. He was also a Labrador retriever.
‘Tough as Hell’: Cindy Murphy Planning to Retire From Riding After Reaching a Milestone
Pound for pound, jockeys are among the world’s great athletes, packing the power to control a thousand-pound animal into a light frame that balances on a saddle that weighs less than a bag of sugar. Day in and day out, they battle their bodies, the weather, and the inherent risks of riding a horse going 35 to 40 miles per hour to do what they love.
A Baker’s Dozen Things to Know Before You Go: 2023 Far Hills Race Meeting
For more than a century, the Far Hills Race Meet has been part of the fabric of the Far Hills, N.J. community and grew into the state’s premier social and sporting event. The annual gathering at Moorland Farm is a highlight of the fall season and attracts thousands of spectators who return, year after year, to watch the world’s finest steeplechases, reconnect with family and friends, support worthy causes, and make memories to last a lifetime.
