Monthly Archives: December 2009

It's a time tested fact that stories of strong determination to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds holds a special appeal to the general public. Such is the dramatic tale of Mariah's Storm, the inspiration behind the 2005 film 'Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story'. Mariah's Storm was born in 1991 on Crescent Farm in Kentucky, owned by Donald T. Johnson. As the daughter of Rahy and Dreaming of Anna, Mariah's Storm had bright prospects ahead of her in the world of horseracing, but her promising racing career almost came to a premature end.

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A new study in regard to jockey positioning on a horse, has revealed that a change in how jockeys used to ride, to the style that is known today and which was referred to as the Monkey Crouch, has increased the speeds that horses are able to run. The study has sparked discussion and criticism, as many in the industry believe that there are many factors that can affect a horse during a race, but the study has only focused on the positioning of the jockey and how the known method of riding has improved the racing industry.

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Horse racing, as a sport, was brought to Malaysia by British traders who came to the country in the 1800s. Malaysia, therefore, has a very rich horse racing history and the sport has become extremely popular. Even though horse racing was introduced as a foreign sport, it is now a part of the Malaysian culture and is well supported by horse racing enthusiasts.

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