Alice Bamford, co-owner and breeder of Harvest Moon, gives her beloved 3-year-old filly a pep talk before every start. “Harvest Moon,” she will say, “go and do it for your Mama.” It can be debated whether the horse understands Bamford’s encouraging words. There is no questioning her response, however.
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Key Takeaways from Belmont’s Breeders’ Cup Preps
Tom Pedulla presents five takeaways from the $250,000 Jockey Club Gold Cup Stakes and other major races Saturday at Belmont Park that serve as a prelude to the Breeders’ Cup World Championships on Nov.
Allen Paulson: Cigar’s Owner Embodied the American Dream
Allen Paulson, one of the most prominent owners and breeders in Thoroughbred racing history before his death on July 19, 2000 at age 78, embodied the American dream. allen paulson Born: April 22, 1922 Died: July 19, 2000
Happy Saver Wins Jockey Club Gold Cup, Juveniles Shine at Belmont
Alain and Gerard Wertheimer’s homebred Happy Saver, making just his fourth career start, skimmed the rail in the stretch to get the lead under Irad Ortiz Jr., inching past fellow sophomore Mystic Guide to win the Grade 1
