No longer the 'sport of kings,' horse racing faces challenges
Lexington Clipper-Herald· 1 hour agoThe moment was fleeting, as it was when Justify won the Triple Crown three years later. The joy of such a lofty accomplishment — the Triple Crown has been just 12 times since the...
No longer the 'sport of kings,' horse racing is facing challenges in its long evolution
KSL Salt Lake City· 16 hours agoHorse racing has come a long way since it was known as the sport of kings. It no longer captures national attention in the U.S. or worldwide the way it did when horses like ...
'Folk hero' Secretariat echoes still at his Virginia birthplace, The Meadow
Richmond Times-Dispatch· 1 day agoChampions such as Riva Ridge and First Landing galloped here in Caroline County, and 1950 Horse of...
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WTOP Washington· 6 days ago1919 — Man o’ War wins his first race, a 5-furlong contest over a straightaway at Belmont Park. 1924 — Cyril Walker captures the U.S.
Smyers, relievers strike out 14 as Godwin advances to baseball state semifinals
Richmond Times-Dispatch· 1 day agoMills Godwin High baseball coach Josh Gentry likes the moxie and grit left-hander Luke Smyers...
Preakness winner National Treasure in the mix as Belmont Stakes field comes together
Newsday· 5 days agoThis week’s Belmont Stakes will mark the 155th running of the 1 1/2-mile Test of the Champion, the...
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WTOP Washington· 2 days agoJune 6 1919 — Man o’ War wins his first race, a 5-furlong contest over a straightaway at Belmont Park. The 3-to-5 favorite wins by six lengths, covering the distance in 59 seconds.
The Chosen Vron has the makings of the next California-bred star
San Gabriel Valley Tribune· 6 days ago“He’s a special horse,” said trainer Eric Kruljac, who has done an equally special job of handling a...