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‘It was electric … the place came alive’ – memories of a historic Belmont Stakes at Saratoga
Danny Gargan, trainer of the winner Dornich, and track announcer Frank Mirahmadi look back on a historic edition of the final leg of the Triple Crown For the first time in 156 runnings, the Belmont ...
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What’s been happening: Forever Young for Saudi, Mystik Dan heads Pegasus, Serpentine retired and more
Big plans for Japanese dirt star after G1 win in Tokyo, invitations issued for Pegasus card, Dylan Davis wins NYRA tilte – all this and more in our weekly digest of recent international racing news ...
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‘We know she’s no million-dollar mare but for us she’s a superhorse’ – spotlight on Tennessee Moon, who won 13 races in 2024
Prolific four-year-old, the star of Mark Hibdon’s operation based at Delta Downs, was North America’s winningmost horse She won’t be Horse of the Year, but what a horse, what a year. More than 44,000 ...
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‘A project man, a long-view merchant, blessed with an almost infinite patience’ – Sir Michael Stoute career appreciation
One of the most garlanded trainers of the modern era recently called time on a career spanning six decades and more than 4,100 winners. Steve Dennis considers the achievements of a six-time Derby ...
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Top ten horses trained by the legendary Sir Michael Stoute
Following the celebrated trainer’s retirement in 2024, Steve Dennis selects the ten best horses to have passed through his hands during a glorious career spanning more than 50 years Compiling a list ...
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‘A bulletproof, gold-plated classic’ – Jay Hovdey on Let It Ride
The director had never before shot a feature film. The screenwriter hid her credit behind a pseudonym. The studio had no idea how to market a good-natured, character-driven comedy when the movie ...
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A life after racing: ‘Thoroughbreds are versatile’ – stakes winner Financial Modeling enjoying retired life in California
In a former life: Financial Modeling wins the Queens County at Aqueduct under Irad Ortiz in December 2015. Photo: NYRA Four-time winner is thriving in new career in an array of equestrian disciplines ...
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What’s been happening: Mystik Dan last of six, death of Uncle Mo, Do Deuce retired, Meydan latest and more
Kentucky Derby winner finishes last at Santa Anita, a track record for Godolphin star Measured Time in Dubai, Leading US ...
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NZ legend Opie Bosson announces retirement from the saddle
Opie Bosson, one of the greatest jockeys New Zealand has produced, announced his retirement from riding on Friday [Dec 27].
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‘Saving this sport is going to need some long-term strategizing and serious thinking outside the box’
Our series considering US racing’s key questions concludes as Daniel Ross interviews Ed Martin, a senior regulatory figure in his role as president and CEO of the Association of Racing Commissioners ...