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?
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2024 Kentucky Derby Winner Mystik Dan Thriving at 4, Poised for More
When Mystik Dan rallied up the inside to impressively prevail in the May 31 Blame Stakes at Churchill Downs, exhales could be heard from Louisville, Ky., to Lexington.
2025 Wise Dan Stakes at a Glance
A competitive group of nine turf horses ages 4 and older are set to face off in Saturday’s Wise Dan Stakes at Churchill Downs. The Grade 2 Wise Dan is part of a star-studded card under the Twin Spires that also includes two Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” races.
Why Saturday’s Stephen Foster Card is a Stellar Springboard to Horse Racing’s Second Half
Three weeks after the conclusion of the 2025 Triple Crown, horse racing’s second half shifts into gear with a star-studded card at Churchill Downs June 28 headlined by the $1 million Stephen Foster Stakes.
