Rallying from behind a blistering pace set by dueling Speed King and Cornucopian, Sandman rallied and outkicked fellow closer Publisher by 2 1/2 lengths to capture the $1.5 million Grade 1
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Tappan Street Dethrones Sovereignty to Win Florida Derby Crown
Tappan Street delivered a powerful kick in deep stretch to capture the $1 million Grade 1 Curlin Florida Derby presented by Hill 'n' Dale Farms at Xalapa over favored Sovereignty March 29 at Gulfstream Park.
Jockey Rosemary Homeister Jr.: Breaking New Ground for Women
There are a few female jockeys who will always be associated with their historic “firsts.” Diane Crump was the first female jockey to ride in a sanctioned race and the first woman to ride in the Kentucky Derby. Julie Krone became the first female rider to win a Triple Crown race when she guided Colonial Affair to victory in the 1993 Belmont Stakes. Jockey
Remembering American Pharoah’s Magical Triple Crown 2015 Season
It’s hard to believe it was 10 years ago. So much has happened in the real world since American Pharoah swept the 2015 Triple Crown and capped his 3-year-old season with a historic “Grand Slam” win in the Breeders’ Cup Classic at Keeneland.
