He came along at the tail end of a glorious run in American horseracing, an era that included Secretariat and Seattle Slew. Perhaps this is why the accomplishments of Affirmed don’t seem to garner as much attention as those of his peers. Yet, Affirmed became the 11th Triple Crown winner and also was involved in one of horseracing’s greatest rivalries. […] Continue Reading
War Admiral – Racehorse
There are racehorses and then there are legends. War Admiral definitely belongs in the latter category. Foaled at Faraway Farm in Lexington, Kentucky, War Admiral defined racing success in the first half of the 20th century. He was not only one of the most talented runners to every compete but a horse that could very literally inspire fear in his […] Continue Reading
American Pharoah’s Jockey Tries Dancing With The Stars
Victor Espinoza, the jockey of Triple Crown winner American Pharoah, made a brief splash on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. The diminutive race rider made it through the first two weeks of the season before being eliminated from the contest. Espinoza was paired with professional dancer Karina Smirnoff, a Dancing with the Stars champion and decorated ballroom dancer. A source […] Continue Reading
American Pharoah Loses At Saratoga
The infamous “Graveyard of Favorites” struck once again on Saturday, August 29, 2015 when American Pharoah, the first Triple Crown winner in 37 years, was defeated in the $1.6 million Travers Stakes at Saratoga by Keen Ice. It was the first loss for American Pharoah in his last nine races including the Triple Crown series and Haskell Invitational at Monmouth […] Continue Reading
Zenyatta : 2010 Horse of the Year
No one could have imagined just how successful the mare Zenyatta would become when she was just a filly. Nothing is ever guaranteed in horseracing, and even the presence of great breeding doesn’t promise a horse will do great things. The old saying in horseracing is, “Breed the best to the best, and hope for the best.” Zenyatta was foaled […] Continue Reading
Zippy Chippy – The Horse that Lost 100 Races!
Many champions in the world of racing become legends but not all legends are champions. One such horse is Zippy Chippy. Although he had ancestors that were champions, neither of his parents ever won a race. Perhaps he was destined to become the worst racehorse in America. Zippy Chippy’s career on the racetrack began in his home state of New […] Continue Reading
Forego – One of the Greatest Handicap Horses of all Time.
Forego came onto the racing scene at the same time as other great racehorses like Secretariat, Sham, Shecky Green, and Stop The Music. He soon became a fan favorite as he defeated the best of his generation. Unraced as a two year old, Forego went right to work early in his three year old season winning two of his first […] Continue Reading
Ruffian – Greatest Filly to ever set foot on the American Turf
Ruffian was undoubtedly the greatest filly to ever set foot on the American turf. Born and raised at the famous Claiborne Farm in Paris, Kentucky, the near black filly carried the blue blood of champions in her veins. She had an insatiable desire to win but in a tragic turn of events Ruffian’s competitive spirit ended up costing the filly […] Continue Reading
Silver Charm – Competitive Racehorses of all Time
Silver Charm rose from modest beginnings to become one of the most competitive racehorses of all time. In addition to almost winning the revered Triple Crown (Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes), Silver Charm was named Champion 3 year-old in 1997 and captured the Dubai World Cup in 1998. Silver Charm’s dam, Bonnie’s Poker, was a mediocre mare. Her […] Continue Reading
Phar Lap – Legendary Racehorse
There are many intriguing stories in horseracing but few have captured the hearts of racing fans more so than that of the mighty Phar Lap. Phar Lap dominated Australian racing during the early years of the Great Depression. More than 80 years after his untimely death, Phar Lap remains a legendary symbol of the Australian Turf. Horse Trainer Harry Telford […] Continue Reading