There are lots of so-called rivalries in sports. But there are few whose status lives on and can stand up to the test of time. It is one small three letter word that is the barometer for these athletic battles that grow more legendary with each passing generation. That word? AND. It’s just that simple. Whenever you cannot name one participant without the reflexive action … Continue reading AFFIRMED & ALYDAR
The Fair Grounds Race Course is one of the oldest operating racetracks in America. It is located in historic Mid-City on Gentilly Blvd. in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has a long, complicated history that has seen it rise from the ashes of war, development, flood and fire. The grounds upon which Fair Grounds currently sits has been the site of horse racing since before the … Continue reading Racing At Fairgrounds
The World Series is over. The Breeders’ Cup reached its fitting conclusion. The Breeders’ Cup has been called the World Series of Horse Racing so it’s fitting they both ended on the same weekend. And, there is some overlap. Famous athletes and sports expressions often inspire the names submitted for Thoroughbred racehorses. Last year, the Jockey Club Registry reviewed more than 35,000 names for American … Continue reading Horse Racing & Baseball
The 2022 Breeders’ Cup Classic at Keeneland is one of the most eagerly anticipated races in the 39-year history of the BC World Championships. The excitement is due to the presence of FLIGHTLINE, who brings a perfect 5-for-5 record and some of the fastest speed figures in history to the $6 million dollar, Grade 1 Classic. FLIGHTLINE has taken the racing world by storm since … Continue reading BC Classic- Smooth Flight
There is no sporting event that offers the kind of wagering opportunities and Value that you can find at the Breeders’ Cup — dare we say, not even the Super Bowl. It’s common for a mere $2 wager in the Breeders’ Cup to turn into a payout in the tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of dollars. What kind of wild prop-filled parlay … Continue reading Breeders’ Cup Value
The Sleepy Hollow Stakes was the 10th and final race on the Belmont@Aqueduct card Sunday. The contest was Won by ARCTIC ARROGANCE a Linda Rice trained horse, ridden by Jose Lezcano, who kept his head in the race. But why Sleepy Hollow Stakes? Stakes races are usually named after horses, trainers, or other legendary horse people- not small towns on the Hudson. Famously described as … Continue reading The Headless Horseman
The 39th annual Breeders’ Cup World Championships begin next Friday at Keeneland Race Course. So to keep your interest peaked, here are 7 interesting facts about the Breeders’ Cup, which originated way back in the early 1980s. 1. John Gaines is considered the father of the Breeders’ Cup. Gaines (1928-2005), who owned Gainesway Farm in Lexington, is credited with developing the idea of a World Championship Series for Thoroughbreds. … Continue reading Fun Breeders’ Cup Facts
Two All-Turf, multi-race bets have been added to the traditional wagering menu for the 39th Breeders’ Cup which will run November 4th, and 5th, at Keeneland. The 2022 wagering menu will include a Breeders’ Cup All-Turf $3 Pick 3 on Friday. The three races, in order are; the Juvenile Turf Sprint in the sixth, the Juvenile Fillies Turf in the eighth and the Juvenile Turf in the … Continue reading Breeders’ Cup Bet Menu
CIGAR was a horse that showed modest turf ability, but transformed into a legend on dirt, illustrating just how critical a trainer’s role can be. The son of PALACE MUSIC went unraced at 2 before Winning two of nine starts the following season for his first trainer, Alex Hassinger Jr. CIGAR finished his 3-year-old campaign with earnings of $89,175 but could not Win in Stakes competition. At … Continue reading A Classic CIGAR
It was October 12th three years ago that a towering bronze sculpture of 1973 Triple Crown Winner SECRETARIAT was unveiled at Keeneland Race Track as part of the 11th annual SECRETARIAT Festival in Lexington. Designed by artist Jocelyn Russell (pictured on left), the statue captures Big Red Winning the 1973 Kentucky Derby under jockey Ron Turcotte. Back then it was temporarily displayed outside the track’s sales pavilion. After the completion of that years festival the statue was moved to its … Continue reading G.O.A.T. Statue
