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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Respect Tradition or Reflect Change: Should the Triple Crown Schedule Be Extended?
Rich Strike, last year’s longshot Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve winner, did not advance to the Preakness Stakes. His connections’ desire to do everything possible to keep him in peak form outweighed their eagerness to pursue a Triple Crown.
Lost in the Fog: A Courageous and Dazzling Sprinter
He came, like the fog in Carl Sandburg’s famous poem, silently. For a time he lingered, just long enough for his presence to be acknowledged. And then, like the fog, he moved on, all too soon, leaving everyone to wonder what might have been. His name, of course, was Lost in the Fog.
Three-Year-Old Division Up for Grabs After Eventful Triple Crown Season
Trainer Brad Cox has several 3-year-olds in his barn who could have a say in the race for the champion of that division before all is said and done in the division. With that in mind, it could be surprising to hear who Cox says is the current leader of the 3-year-old crop on June 11, less than 24 hours after the completion of the 2023 Triple Crown chase at Belmont Park.