"Secretariat" – Portrayal of a Champion

Born on March 30, 1970, and going on to reach legendary status with his 31-length lead at the 1973 Belmont Stakes, resulting in a U.S. Triple Crown win, Secretariat was a horse that will long be remembered in horse racing circles. But although Secretariat's incredible form on the track was admired by all who saw him, the fascinating behind-the-scenes story of his life was not common knowledge. All that is about to change with the release of the new Walt Disney movie "Secretariat" on October 8, as the inspiring and heart-warming story of a champion in the making takes to the big screen.

2010 Pacific Classic

One of the most anticipated racing events on the Del Mar Racecourse's racing calendar is the Pacific Classic Stakes. It is an annual event that is open to horses three years old and older, and is run over a distance of ten furlongs. With a purse of $1million, the Pacific Classic Stakes lures the best athletes from across America to participate, and this year was no different. Richards' Kid was able to successfully defend his title, and become the 2010 Pacific Classic Stakes winner.

On the Road to the Eclipse

On Saturday, 21 August 2010, the Alabama Stakes got underway at the Saratoga Racecourse. With $500 000 as prize money, the best athletes descended on the racecourse to participate in this anticipated event. It is a Grade I flat horse racing fixture that was inaugurated in 1872, and has seen many magnificent horses enter and win this event, including Classy Cathy, Summer Quest, Pine Island, Open Mind and Careless Jewel. On Saturday, however, the victory went to Blind Luck, putting her into the running for the Eclipse Award.

Victory for Wasted Tears

Del Mar Racecourse was buzzing with excitement as the running of the John C. Mabee Stakes got under way. An extremely talented field of competitors entered the starting gates of this magnificent Grade II event, with their eyes on the prize of $250 000. Fortunately for everyone involved in the racing career of Wasted Tears, she had the tenacity to continue fighting for her victory amidst the high pressure of contenders chasing her down, completing the race with a nail-biting finish.

Horse Racing in Mauritius

Unknown to some, horse racing played a vital role in the history of the island of Mauritius. It brought peace in a time of war, and it has grown to become one of the most popular sports in Mauritius, second to football. Every Saturday the pavilion of the Champ de Mars is packed with spectators, waiting anxiously for the starting gates to open and a day of exciting horse racing action to begin. For the locals of Mauritius, horse racing is a part of their tradition and daily lives.

St Leger Start for Snow Fairy

The St Leger Stakes was inaugurated in 1776 and is one of the five classic and oldest thoroughbred horse racing events in Britain. It forms part of the English Triple Crown, of which the other legs of the championship are the 1 000 Guineas and Oaks, and the 2 000 Guineas and Derby. It is hosted by the Doncaster Racecourse and is an event for three-year-old fillies and colts. Run over a distance of 2 937 meters, the St Leger Stakes is a Group 1 event that is not to be missed.

Irish Oaks Fairy Tale

The inaugural Irish Oaks was run in 1895, and the race has become a part of Curragh's history, as well as one of the most prestigious horse racing events on the Irish racing calendar. Numerous three-year-old fillies enter into this magnificent Group 1 race, and on Sunday, 18 July 2010, the starting gates were once again filled with sixteen worthy competitors. It was one of the biggest fields of competitors for the Irish Oaks and was an event to remember, as Snow Fairy sped ahead and won by eight lengths.

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