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  • Tears and Smiles at Saratoga

    Each year there are so many worthy nominees for the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, but unfortunately, not everyone can win a place in racing history. This year, five major ...

  • Tattersalls Horse Racing Sponsorship of Gold Cup Extended

    Here has been a boost to horse racing among older horses as Tattersalls have agreed to continue their support of the Group 1 Tattersalls Gold Cup at The Curragh Racecourse until 2009. The new ...

  • Retirement for Havre de Grace

    With an overall record of 9-4-5 in 16 starts, and career earnings of $2,586,175, Havre de Grace took Horse of the Year honors in 2011, becoming the third female to earn the honor. Fans were no ...

  • New Approach for Weekend Hussler

    In Australia, one of the most prestigious racing events of the year is the Caulfield Cup. Run at the Caulfield Racecourse, the race covers a distance of 2 400 meters, or twelve furlongs, and is ...

  • Genuine Risk Leaves a Legacy Behind

    It is always difficult to say good-bye to a legend, especially after they have made horse racing history and left behind memories of awe and wonder. The news that the magnificent filly, Genuine ...

  • Triple Tiara of Thoroughbred Racing

    Everyone is familiar with the prestigious Triple Crown horse racing series that consists of the Belmont Stakes, the Preakness Stakes and the Kentucky Derby. But not many horse racing enthusiasts ...

  • San Rafael Victory for Conveyance

    The San Rafael Stakes is a Grade 3 event for three year old racehorses, and covers a distance of one mile. Many horsemen flock to this event, held at the Santa Anita Racecourse, as it is a ...

  • First Partner Chosen for Zenyatta

    As the news that the first stallion to cover Zenyatta was released, competitions guessing the name of the new foal had already begun. Many fans of Zenyatta will be following her career as a ...

  • Cheltenham 100/1 Stonkers

    As regular followers of my Cheltenham Blogs would know, I like an each way punt. Something at a tasty price which comes in gives me great pleasure. I would compare it to Adele eating a big mac, ...

  • Clear Skies for Deep Sky

    On Sunday, 1 June 2008, a jockey by the name of Hirofumi Shii enjoyed a historical victory at the Japan Derby in front of more than a hundred thousand spectators. The Japan Derby is the second ...

  • Gulfstream, Calder Clash Over Race Dates

    Gulfstream Park racecourse broke its 75-year tradition as a winter-only horseracing venue when its summer meet kicked off on July 1, 2013. The occasion was also the latest event in what has come ...

  • Preserving an Important Horse Racing Tradition

    One of the most endearing characteristics of horse racing is its honor of deep rooted traditions. The manner in which thoroughbreds are bred, trained and cared for, go back uncounted ...

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