Features

Preakness Fever in Full Swing

The Preakness Stakes takes place at Pimlico on 17 May 2008 and already the contenders for this legendary racing event are training in anticipation of race day. Kentucky Bear is the first horse to arrive at Pimlico, but it does not mean that other contenders are resting on their laurels. Everywhere, the magnificent racehorses participating in the Preakness Stakes are being put through their paces before they travel to the second racing event in the Triple Crown.

Features - Editor - 09 May 2008

Golden Snake - A True Champion

There are a handful of thoroughbred racehorses out there, that not only perform beyond expectations on the race track, but go on to sire magnificent racing champions. One of these spectacular stallions goes by the name of Golden Snake. His pedigree alone speaks volumes, but his own performance and that of his offspring, has propelled him into being one of the top stallions in stud, presently in the world.

Victory for Nataroga at 1000 Guineas

Five years ago, Pascal Bary had pinned his hopes on Six Perfections to bring home a victory for him in the 1000 Guineas in 2003. But a small pilot error led to Russian Rhythm gliding to victory and Six Perfections fighting for second place. She went on to win the Breeder’s Cup and the Prix Jacques le Marois, leaving behind all the memories of the 1000 Guineas, but Pascal Bary still craved the win.

Kentucky Derby Spectacular

After months of speculation and predictions, the big day finally arrived and over a hundred and fifty-seven thousand members of the public walked through the gates at Churchill Downs to watch the hundred and thirty-fourth running of the Kentucky Derby. Wagers of more than a $114 million were recorded and as the starting gates swung open on Saturday, 3 May 2008, the stage was set for tragedy and triumph.

Chasing the Triple Crown

As the anticipation for the Kentucky Derby builds, many horse racing enthusiasts cannot help but conjure up dreams and hopes that their racing favorite might make history, and become the twelfth horse to grab hold of the Triple Crown title. The Kentucky Derby, also known as the Run for the Roses, is the first leg of the Triple Crown and since its inauguration race in 1875 it has been one of the most popular racing events in the United States.

Stan James UK Guineas Festival 2008

The Stan James UK Guineas Festival 2008 will be hosted by Newmarket Racecourse on the 3rd and 4th of May 2008. Spectators come from far and wide to be witness to the running of two very popular races at the Stan James UK Guineas Festival, namely the 2000 Guineas and the 1000 Guineas. This year, the 2000 Guineas is even more special than ever as it will be the 200th running of this race, and racing enthusiasts will spill out in their thousands to support this horse racing spectacular.

Beef or Salmon Leaves Behind a Legacy

Many tears flowed from the eyes of loyal fans on Wednesday, 23 April 2008. Emotions were running extremely high as Beef or Salmon walked into the starting gates for the very last time at Punchtown. After his appearance in last month’s Irish National, it was decided that the time had come to let Beef or Salmon retire from racing and enjoy the rest of his life in the love and care of his owner’s grandson. All that trainer Michael Hourigan was hoping for on Wednesday was the safe return of one of his most prized horses.

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