Bob Ehalt and Tom Pedulla became fast friends when they met on their first day at Fordham Preparatory School in the Bronx, N.Y., in 1970. Bob soon introduced Tom to the joys of Thoroughbred racing. They have endured some rough moments at the track, with Tom taking exception when Bob repeatedly smacks him on the back with a program as one of their horses launches an all-out drive. Much to Tom’s chagrin and the amusement of onlookers, Bob has been known to call for security as he proceeds to cash a $27 triple.
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BloodHorse Celebrates the Breeders’ Cup’s Top 40 Horses
With Breeders’ Cup celebrating the 40th edition of its World Championships this year, BloodHorse thought it would be a good time to consider the event’s 40 greatest horses to date.
Zenyatta’s 2009 Classic: ‘The Day the Ground Shook’ at Santa Anita
Zenyatta had done everything asked of her through 13 career starts. Launching one breathtaking rally after another, she had run down every filly or mare sent against her.
2023 Breeders’ Cup Mile at a Glance
The FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Mile Presented by the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund typically brings together some of the world’s best turf runners. This year’s 40th edition at Santa Anita is no exception with five starters with international connections playing prominent positions in a race that has showcased some of the Breeders’ Cup’s brightest stars.
