Few decades resonate still in the consciousness of sports, yet many of the names and faces of the 1930s remain well known to this day.
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The Juvenile to the Derby: Street Sense’s Path to a Historic Double
In horse racing, margin of victory is usually measured in lengths, which might seem like an imprecise measure but over time has come to be standardized as the length of a horse from nose to tail, about eight feet. Ten lengths then is 80 feet, just a couple of feet longer than a tennis court. In 2006, 80 feet was the measure of a star, a 2-year-old colt who would make history on the first Saturday in May a few months later.
Golden Tempo Headed to Jim Dandy Stakes, Travers Stakes at Saratoga
The year may be nearly halfway over, but Golden Tempo seems a lot more than halfway to being crowned the champion 3-year-old male.
Key Takeaways from an Exciting Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga
America’s Best Racing editor Patrick Reed presents six key takeaways from a star-studded Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga Race Course, focusing on the June 6 and June 5 results topped by Golden Tempo’s victory in the 158th Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets.
