He was the most unexpected phenomenon—an unbeaten racehorse. The first racing superstar of the 20th century, Colin defied the odds, retiring with a perfect 15-for-15 mark. Overcoming an ugly lump on his hock, bucked shins, and a series of infirmities as a youngster, when Colin hit the racetrack nothing slowed him down during the 1907-1908 seasons. The handsome seal-brown colt, who sported a star on his forehead with an elegant blaze, would be the last major racehorse to retire unbeaten in the United States until Personal Ensign in 1988.
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Breeders’ Cup Unveils 2022 Challenge Series Schedule for 39th World Championships
LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 24, 2022) – Breeders’ Cup Limited today announced the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series: “Win and You’re In” schedule of 82 races in 11 countries, whose winners will receive automatic qualifying positions, and fees paid, into a corresponding race in the 2022 Breeders’ Cup World Championships.
2022 Triple Crown Hopeful Snapshots: What Does Future Hold for Preakness Victor Early Voting?
Welcome to 2022 Triple Crown Hopeful 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.
Royal Ascot’s Most Exciting Moments
Royal Ascot is fast approaching with the highlight of the flat racing season in Britain taking place on Tuesday, June 14 to Saturday, June 18. Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire, England, hosts Royal Ascot every year, and this year promises to be even more exciting with 35 races over five days of top-class action.
