There’s nothing that stirs the heart and emotions of a horse racing fan more than a thrilling homestretch battle between two gallant Thoroughbreds. Photo finishes, many so close that only the camera can separate two unwavering rivals, are among the most exciting and breathtaking elements of the sport.
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2022 Pat O’Brien Stakes at a Glance
More than a $250,000 purse and Grade 2 laurels will be on the line Saturday when 10 top-notch runners clash at Del Mar in the Pat O’Brien Stakes. A plane ticket to the East and a free spot in the Breeders’ Cup will be awarded to the winner, though not to the race at the World Championships that one might expect.
Breeders’ Cup Classic Rankings for Aug. 24
Each week a panel of media members, horseplayers, and Breeders’ Cup World Championships officials release a poll tabulating their votes on the nation's top contenders for the 2022 Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic.
Cyberknife’s Owner Gold is Thankful, Humble, and Hopeful Heading into Travers
Owner Al Gold became known for providing his horses with whimsical names. Meet the Mets, Geaux Mets, and Cleon Jones saluted his favorite baseball team. Then there was My Italian Rabbi and Who Hoo Thats Me. And now there is two-time Grade 1 winner Cyberknife, named after the non-invasive advanced radiation therapy that allowed Gold to return to good health after he was diagnosed with prostate cancer.
