The fields for the 14 races that comprise the Breeders’ Cup World Championships really begin to come into focus in summer and fall and this regular feature will offer a snapshot profile of one of the previous weekend’s standout stars.
Tag: The Sport
The Comical Inspiration for Cleverly Named Alabama Stakes Contender Wet Paint
What’s in a name? In the case of Wet Paint, one of the nation’s leading 3-year-old fillies as the Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Santa Anita in November come into view, there is a self-effacing woman behind the name who tells a funny story with a messy end.
Underappreciated Stars of the 1950s: Crafty Admiral, First Landing, and Tim Tam
As television became more popular in the 1950s, the sport of horse racing was soon accessible to a whole new sector of fans.
2023 King’s Plate Cheat Sheet: Get to Know the Horses
The $1 million King’s Plate is the first jewel of the Canadian Triple Crown as well as that country’s oldest Thoroughbred horse race. Founded in 1860, the King’s Plate is the oldest continuously run race in North America.
