Each week during the extended Triple Crown season and up to the Breeders' Cup in 2020, members of the media around the country voted on the nation's top contenders in the NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll. Find out the final 2020 top 3-year-old rankings below. AMERICA'S TOP THOROUGHBREDS as of Nov. 9
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Hall of Famer Velazquez: Talent, Work Ethic and Class
One of the great obstacles John Velazquez faced presented itself long before his first mount. His mother, Margarita, viewed her son as a potential attorney or something along those lines. She vehemently objected when he told her of his desire to become a jockey, aware as she was of the inherent risks. And she was a force to be reckoned with.
Key Takeaways from the 2020 Breeders’ Cup
Tom Pedulla presents five key takeaways from the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, which featured 14 races worth $31 million in purses and awards.
Derby Winner Authentic Romps in Breeders’ Cup Classic
Authentic proved he is the real deal with a powerful front-running 2 ¼-length victory against stablemate Improbable in the $6 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic on Saturday at Keeneland Race Course
