Videos tagged with "greatness"

Breeders' Cup or Bust presented by Daily Racing Form: From Humble Beginnings in New Mexico [04:04]
With one victory at this week's World Championships at Santa Anita Park in California, Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith will become the Breeders' Cup's all-time winningest rider. So as the Breeders 'Cup or Bust team ambled into New Mexico, it seemed appropriate to make a special stop to visit the small town where Smith began his dreams of greatness. As Ray, Brad, and Scott continue their journey in support of Breeders' Cup Charities, you won't want to miss this enjoyable and touching look at how one of horse racing's most well-known and successful riders got his start.

Greatness and Goodness: Barbaro and His Legacy, Chapter 3, P16-17 [04:46]
Narration of Barbaro's Laurel Futurity
Tags: Barbaro, horse, horse racing, Derby, gift, book, coffee table book, Triple Crown, horseracing, horse welfare, horse slaughter, horse story

Greatness and Goodness: Barbaro and His Legacy, Chapter 1 [03:44]
First chapter, narrated by author, Alex Brown
Tags: Barbaro, horse, horse racing, book

Trainer's Past Overshadows I'll Have Another's Glory [01:07]
I'll Have Another may be only one race from immortality, but his spotlight is being overshadowed by his trainer's Doug O'Neill's past. O'Neill has had numerous drug issues with his horses and is currently suspended in California. Len Berman explains why this shouldn't deter from I'll Have Another's greatness leading into the Belmont Stakes and the possible Triple Crown.
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Arkle- The 1965 Gallagher Gold Cup (Sandown) [02:22]
Considered by many to be the greatest steeplechaser of all time, Arkle has become synonymous with racing greatness. Arkle became a national legend in Ireland and anybody can see why when you watch his sterling performance at The 1965 Gallagher Gold Cup in Sandown.
Tags: Arkle, 1965, Gallagher, Gold, Cup, Sandown, Horse, Racing, steeplechase, Fat, Jockey, betting, bet, tip, gamble, Hurdle, Jump, National, Hunt