The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines courage as “the mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty.” We see human examples of this each time jockeys guide thousand-pound Thoroughbred dynamos from the explosion of the starting gate to the rush for the finish line.
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A Closer Look at 2022 Breeders’ Cup Hopeful Casa Creed
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.
Kentucky Derby Winner Rich Strike Arrives at Saratoga to Prepare for Travers
Just after 2 p.m. on Aug. 14, the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve winner arrived at Saratoga Race Course.
2022 Queen’s Plate Cheat Sheet: Get to Know the Horses
The $1 million Queen’s Plate is the first jewel of the Canadian Triple Crown as well as that country’s oldest Thoroughbred horse race. In fact, founded in 1860, the Queen’s Plate is the oldest continuously run race in North America.
