All the big names were lined up in the starting gates for the running of the 143rd Belmont Stakes this weekend, including Animal Kingdom, Mucho Macho Man, Shackleford and a long shot named Ruler on Ice. There was great upset, disappointment, anger and spectacular victory at the Belmont this year, which not only created a sensational live horse racing for spectators, but created drama and excitement after the race as well. Ruler On Ice definitely left his mark on the Belmont Stakes this year.
Dr Charles Graham, the Robert W. Moore Family, Robert Gentry and the Bruce Gentry Family are the co-owners of Heritage Place. It was established by these horsemen in 1978 and is today a leading horse sales facility, built on forty acres of land. It boasts an indoor auditorium that is air-conditioned, a restaurant, a stunning arena and a staggering six hundred and forty stalls. It is also in close proximity of the Remington Park Racetrack, where the 2011 Heritage Place Futurity took place on Saturday night, 28 May 2011. It is a $1 million, Grade 1 event for quarter horses, and High Rate of Return showed off his extraordinary skill during the race.
Horses from all over, that are three-years-old or older, will be descending on Haydock Park on Saturday 21 May 2011 for the running of the Temple Stakes. It is a Group 2 event for thoroughbreds run in Great Britain, and covers a distance of 1 006 meters. It was inaugurated in 1965. This year there is a special horse competing, a horse that has been nicknamed the "Budapest Bullet", and is the pride and joy of Hungary. His name is actually Overdose. With his performance record it is hoped that his British debut will be one of victory.
There was great excitement when the shortlist of finalists for the 2011 Hall of Fame Induction ceremony were released. Now the inductees are slowly being chosen, and one of the first names to come out was that of Jerry Hollendorfer. He is known in the horse racing industry as one of the top thoroughbred trainers. His career as a trainer began in 1979 and Hollendorfer is now steadily on his way to gather six thousand victories in his career. Together with Hollendorfer, it was confirmed that the fillies Safely Kept, Sky Beauty and Open Mind will also be inducted this year.
The Kentucky Derby is known to be one of the most prestigious horse racing events on the racing calendar, as it forms part of the Triple Crown. The 137th hosting of this magnificent event took place on Saturday, 7 May 2011, at Churchill Downs racecourse. No-one could have guessed that a long shot would enter the event and take the victory, but it seems that everything fell into place for both Animal Kingdom and his legendary jockey of the day. It was a day few will ever forget and as the Preakness Stakes looms, all fans can do is wait to see what unfolds.
It seems that United States horse racing and the horse industry is moving its boundaries, with twenty-nine horses being shipped out to China recently. Though horse racing is illegal in China, many are trying to get this sport established. Two of the horses that were shipped out were not thoroughbreds, but American Paint Horses. This has opened a new market for Maryland horse breeders, and it is hoped that it will be the boost the industry has been waiting for.
The Group 3 Greenham Stakes took place at Newbury Racecourse on Saturday, 16 April 2011, and had a contender field of six talented horses. One the contenders, Frankel, was making his 2011 debut. The difference between his looks and performance from last year as a two-year-old and this weekend was truly remarkable. Ending his season last year as a top ranked two-year-old was a great achievement, and it seems that Frankel is well on his way to leaving his mark on the 2011 season as well.
Sometimes the magnificence of horse racing is seen beyond the race track. There are times when the magic and wonder of horse racing comes alive through in art. An art work that is not only considered to be the best work of the artist but of horse racing as well, will be coming up for auction at Christie's, and has a pre-sale price estimate of £20m attached to it. It is a moment to reflect on the talent of George Stubbs, as well as on the history and significance of horse racing and the role it has played in the lives of millions for centuries.
It is that time of the year again, and the final nominees for induction into the National Museum of Racing's Hall of Fame have been announced. The highest votes in each category will determine the inducteesThe prestigious awards ceremony will be held on 12 August 2011 at the Fasig-Tipton Sales Pavilion. There is a special category for those who have been in the industry for more than twenty-five years, and the inductee candidates will be selected by the Historic Review Committee. But as far as horses, jockeys and trainers go, the finalists have been announced and four of the nominees have made the list this year for the first time.
The thirty-five event British Champions Series will kick off on 30 April 2011 with the Newmarket Rowley Mile. This year, however, there will be a massive change in regard to purses, as a two year contract has been signed with Qatar International Investment & Projects Development Holding Co. to sponsor the series. This is set to have a historical impact on British horse racing. British Champions Day will also be a landmark experience, with three million pounds in prize money being made available.
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