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Belmont Park, Belmont Stakes, Churchill Downs, horse racing, Jockeys, Kentucky Derby, Lifestyle, Pimlico, Preakness

He’ll Always Be ‘The Kid’

Over four decades (can that be right?) removed from his sensational jockey career, Steve Cauthen lives the life of a typical Thoroughbred insider in his hometown of Verona in Northern Kentucky. Best known for capturing the 1978 Triple Crown aboard AFFIRMED, Cauthen had established himself as a potential superstar in his first full year as a jockey in 1977.  He was honored for that season with three Eclipse Awards—outstanding apprentice and journeyman … Continue reading He’ll Always Be ‘The Kid’

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Belmont Park, Belmont Stakes, Churchill Downs, horse racing, Kentucky Derby, Lifestyle, Pimlico, Preakness, Secretariat

The Triple Crown 70’s

There is at least one racing term that immediately inspires respect, and admiration from people in the racing industry and from those with little knowledge of the sport – the Triple Crown. The difficulty of capturing the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes, at three distances, on three tracks, all in the span of five weeks is not hyperbole. The task is such a tall … Continue reading The Triple Crown 70’s

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Belmont Stakes, horse racing, Jockeys, Kentucky Derby, Lifestyle, Pimlico, Preakness, Saratoga, Trainers, Triple Crown

The Coach Comes Through

When the Kentucky Derby Winner chooses to run in the Preakness most horse racing aficionados (whether they admit to or not) are hoping the Derby Winner can cross the wire first at Pimlico, which would then set up a potential Triple Crown bid. Should the first two jewels be taken by the same horse, interest from casual horse racing fans is ratcheted up for the … Continue reading The Coach Comes Through

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Who Wins The Preakness ?

Horse racing’s Triple Crown Winners Club has a mere 13 members. To say it’s an elite club would be a vast understatement. But it is worth noting that 11 Thoroughbreds have ran and lost in the Kentucky Derby but then came back to sweep the Preakness and Belmont Stakes (another seven Won those two races but did not run in the Derby). There are also … Continue reading Who Wins The Preakness ?

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A Few Preakness Morsels

The Preakness Stakes is Saturday at Pimlico Race Course. A talented group of eight (MUTH scratched) 3-year-olds, including Kentucky Derby Winner MYSTIK DAN will compete in the mile 3/16th contest. The Preakness (usually) determines if a Triple Crown will be on the line in the Belmont Stakes three weeks later- this year being held at Saratoga.  So whether if you’re at the track or at … Continue reading A Few Preakness Morsels

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Preakness Gate Assignments

The 2024 Preakness Stakes week is officially underway, with Monday’s Post Position draw. The race itself is Saturday, May 18th at Pimlico Race Course. Once Kentucky Derby Winner MYSTIK DAN committed to the race, racing fans were anxious to see what post he would draw. Could the horse racing world be on a Triple Crown watch? MYSTIK DAN has been given a chance to Win the second leg of … Continue reading Preakness Gate Assignments

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Triple Crown Fascination

There’s one horseracing term that immediately inspires respect, and even awe from people within the racing industry, long-time railbirds, and even from those with little knowledge of the sport – the Triple Crown. The difficulty of capturing the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes, at three different distances, on three tracks, all in the span of five weeks can not be overstated. That task is such a tall … Continue reading Triple Crown Fascination

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Some Preakness Impressions

A few observations from the 2nd leg of the 2023 Triple Crown: Polarizing Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert made all the right moves in preparing his colt for the trip east to run in the Preakness Stakes. From equipment to the timing involved in shipping NATIONAL TREASURE from California to Baltimore, Baffert did not bungle his shot at Winning his record 8th Preakness. The addition of … Continue reading Some Preakness Impressions

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Who Wins The Preakness ?

The $1.65 million Preakness Stakes is down to a field of seven. FIRST MISSION was scratched, which leaves Kentucky Derby Winner MAGE only six horses to beat, to pick up the second jewel in his Triple Crown bid. For the first time this century there will be only one horse from the Kentucky Derby to return in two weeks for the Preakness as MAGE will try … Continue reading Who Wins The Preakness ?

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Meet The Preakness Jockeys

The Preakness Stakes is the second leg of America’s prestigious Triple Crown series and Winning the race rates mighty high with just about every jockey. There are several other Hall of Fame riders in this year’s Preakness field, as well several who’ll be making their first start in the race. Let’s take a look at each of this years jockeys and who they’re riding. #1 NATIONAL TREASURE: … Continue reading Meet The Preakness Jockeys

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