1979 Preakness Stakes [09:53]
Last Saturday afternoon at Pimlico following Spectacular Bid's 5�-length victory in the Preakness, one could almost hear the flapping of wings as the last of the colt's detractors took off for parts unknown. Bid ran his best race yet. By picking up first money of $165300, he pushed his bankroll over $1 million to become the youngest millionaire in racing history, and he ran the mile and [3/16]ths in 1:54[1/5], the second-fastest time in a race that is 104 years old. Appearing to toy with four opponents, Spectacular Bid rolled easily to the finish line to a tremendous ovation from his owners' neighbors in Baltimore, where this handsome gray colt has now become as much of a hero as Brooks Robinson, John Unitas and the blue crab. With the first two legs tucked away, Spectacular Bid must now be considered odds-on to become the third Triple Crown winner in the past three years. On June 9, he will try to complete the sweep in the Belmont Stakes. The main question about that race is how many opponents the New York Racing Association can muster to run against him. There won't be a bunch. An hour after the Preakness, LeRoy Jolley, the trainer of fifth-place finisher General Assembly, reflected on what he had witnessed. "There were times when I had doubts about Spectacular Bid," he said. "No more. My horse couldn't have beaten him if he had cut through the infield. I've had enough of running against Spectacular Bid for a while. So has the General. Spectacular Bid's Preakness was ...
Kodiac Yearling Colt [01:16]
Own a share in a Kodiac yearling colt - shares available through Lingfield Park Owners Group. Affordable, fun racehorse ownership of two exciting yearling prospects.
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BCS TV - QIPCO Sussex Stakes Preview [06:28]
The Armchair Jockeys examine the fifth race of the Mile Series and to see whether the best racehorse in the world, Frankel, can extend his unbeaten record and land back-to-back renewals of this race.
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Black Caviar - Queen of the turf - 22 Wins from 22 Starts [12:39]
Black Caviar Queen of the turf, one one the best race horse in the modern era. Record 22 consecutive wins and undefeated frome 22 starts. Black Caviar's race record 22 starts for 22 wins 2 trials for 2 wins 21 group and listed races for 21 wins Total margin of 70 lengths Prizemoney: $6811050 GROUP 1 WINS (12) GROUP 2 WINS (7) LISTED RACE WINS (2) Will Black Caviar retire undefeated? What do you think.....
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Hansen | Skrillex&Knife Party [02:16]
OMG, this is my favorite video I've ever made! :DI really LOVE this one. Win or lose, Hansen is still the best race horse in my book. I love his speed!
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