As much as Jan. 1 is the birthday for all Thoroughbreds, the day will be even more festive for a few lucky connections thanks to the Smarty Jones Stakes at Oaklawn Park.
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ABR’s Top Ten Horse Races of 2022
What a year 2022 has been in the sport of horse racing. The year gave us Flightline’s ascent to superstardom and an 80.80-1 winner of the Kentucky Derby, plus so much more. Here is a list of my personal favorite races from the last year. 1) Flightline wins Breeders’ Cup Classic
A Year to Remember: Looking Back at the Best Horse Racing Moments of 2022
Superstar Flightline embodied the Thoroughbred at its very best. Rich Strike reminded everyone of racing’s wonderful improbability by coming off the also-eligible list the day before the race to win the Kentucky Derby at 80-1. Cody’s Wish and Tyler’s Tribe provided two incredibly heart-warming tales.
2023 Kentucky Derby Hopeful Snapshots: Jace’s Road
Welcome to 2023 Kentucky Derby Prospect Snapshots, where we’ll take a look each week at a recent winner on the Triple Crown trail, usually from the Road to the Kentucky Derby schedule from which the racehorses earn points toward qualifying. The 1 ¼-mile Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve will be held May 6, 2023, at Churchill Downs.
