Sports fans love a great comeback story. Last fall, they were captivated by the story of Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith, who recovered from a badly broken leg to play professional football again after two years on the sidelines.
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Mishriff Pulls Upset in Saudi Cup After Wearing Down Charlatan Late
On a day when the well-fancied Americans thrice played bridesmaid and Japan celebrated twice, the Saudi Cup stayed home thanks to the efforts of a British trainer and a 21-year-old, ginger-haired Irish jockey. Perhaps the weather had a hand, too, as Mishriff, racing for Saudi Arabia’s Prince Faisal, wore down heavily favored Charlatan in the closing yards of the $20 million Saudi Cup Feb. 20, winning by one length.
Road to the Derby: Trainer Diodoro Excited About Keepmeinmind’s Prospects
Tom Pedulla is interviewing prominent owners, trainers and jockeys for America’s Best Racing as they travel the Road to the 147thKentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 1 at Churchill Downs.
Coaltown: Citation’s Overshadowed Stablemate
During the glory days of the great Calumet Farm, the stable was filled with so many talented horses that when one went to the sidelines, even a Horse of the Year, a stablemate could step up and fill the void. Such was the case in 1949, when the legendary Citation was on the sidelines after an incredible campaign in 1948 that saw him win the Triple Crown, Horse of the Year, and 19 of his 20 races. For most stables, replacing such a star would be impossible, but Calumet had a simple solution: send out Coaltown to win Horse of the Year the following year instead.
