In each champion’s life comes a turning point, a small moment that presages bigger ones, laying the groundwork for the greatness to come. It could be a decision to change a piece of equipment, a hiccup that alters a schedule, or a new face that shifts the perspective on a horse and what they are capable of. For America’s first Triple Crown winner, Sir Barton, this small something led to a simple decision that resulted in a historic achievement.
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Blackadder Closes to Upset El Camino Real Derby
It was the two out-of-town shippers, Blackadder and Mackinnon, that invaded the Bay Area and stole the show Feb. 12 in Golden Gate Fields’ signature event for 3-year-olds, the $100,000 El Camino Real Derby. Trainer Bob Baffert took home his third El Camino Real trophy when the lightly-raced Blackadder blitzed by slow-starting Mackinnon in deep stretch by a neck.
Classic Causeway Showcases Speed in Sam F. Davis Win
The Grade 1 TVG Breeders' Cup Juvenile Presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance at Del Mar was the most prestigious race for 2-year-olds in North America last fall, but the Nov. 27 Grade 2 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes at Churchill Downs has been the more impactful race in the months since.
Knicks Go Crowned Horse of the Year to Highlight 2021 Eclipse Awards
The 2021 Eclipse Awards put an exclamation point on a banner year for Knicks Go, who took home champion older dirt male and Horse of the Year honors.
