Eagle Farm Racecourse – Australia
Eagle Farm Racecourse is one of Australia’s most majestic racing venues. Located in Brisbane, Queensland, Eagle Farm has a rich history that the Brisbane…
-
-
Doomben Racecourse – Australia
Since 1933, Doomben Racecourse in Brisbane, Australia has been the home of the most exciting thoroughbred racing action Down Under. The main track is…
-
Funny Cide
Without question, one of the most popular racehorses to take the track in the modern era is Funny Cide. Foaled on April 20, 2000,…
-
Smarty Jones Racehorse
In the new millennium few horses have captured the attention of racing fans like Smarty Jones. A Pennsylvania-bred colt from the award-winning bloodline of…
-
Hastings Racecourse, Vancouver
One of Vancouver’s longest-running professional sports sites was a racetrack. Hastings Racecourse opened in 1889 as East Park and hosted thoroughbred racing for generations,…
-
2016 Triple Crown Becomes Three Horse Affair
After last year’s amazing run by American Pharoah, it was natural to expect a Triple Crown hangover this year. Rarely have successive years produced…
-
Foolish Pleasure Racehorse
The 1975 Kentucky Derby winner, Foolish Pleasure, will go down in history as one of the all-time great racehorses, but a sad twist of…
-
Goldikova: Three-Time Breeders’ Cup Mile Winner
During her racing years there were few race horses as consistent as Goldikova. The Irish-bred mare competed in France for most of her career…
-
Sunday Silence: Racing Record and Easy Goer Rivalry
Sunday Silence won the 1989 Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Breeders’ Cup Classic, defeating Easy Goer in all three races. Easy Goer answered with…
-
Affirmed: 1978 Triple Crown and Career Record
Affirmed became the eleventh winner of the American Triple Crown in 1978 and completed his career with 22 wins from 29 starts and earnings…