Preakness-winning fillies: Is Swiss Skydiver the sixth, or the fourth?
When Swiss Skydiver outdueled Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Authentic in an epic Preakness Stakes (G1), she was recognized as the sixth filly to defeat males in the classic. […]
When Swiss Skydiver outdueled Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Authentic in an epic Preakness Stakes (G1), she was recognized as the sixth filly to defeat males in the classic. […]
Like countless horses in history Find came along at perhaps the wrong time. He subsequently knocked heads with the best of generation after generation. […]
Here is how the 1920 Kentucky Derby unfolded WITHOUT the best horse in the land. […]
As the bright-eyed juveniles once again sally forth at Saratoga, hopeful of achieving honor and glory, it is a fitting time to honor the unbeaten Colin, who captivated the Spa crowd a century ago. […]
Originally appearing Oct. 2, 2010 Corrida — 1936-37 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe Heroine Long before Shergar, there was Corrida — a charismatic champion whose tragic end is shrouded in mystery. While the details of […]
Originally appearing on Nov. 26, 2008 Beldame — 1904 Horse of the Year In light of Zenyatta’s (Street Cry [Ire]) emergence as a candidate for Horse of the Year honors, this is an opportune time […]
Originally appearing May 16, 2006 Alsab — 1942 Preakness winner With the 131st running of the Preakness S. (G1) on the horizon, it is an opportune time to remember Alsab, the 1942 Preakness hero who […]
Originally appearing Sept. 8, 2008 Equipoise — 1932-33 Horse of the Year From time to time over the course of this season, as the status of Big Brown’s (Boundary) quarter-crack-susceptible feet dominated the headlines, it […]
Originally appearing May 1, 2006 Ben Brush — 1896 Kentucky Derby winner In honor of this Saturday’s Kentucky Derby (G1), we’ll commemorate the top class colt Ben Brush, who captured the famed classic on May […]
Originally appearing Feb. 6, 2007 Buckpasser — 1966 Horse of the Year Two stakes races staged on opposite coasts this past weekend have brought to mind the immortal Buckpasser, widely regarded as the best horse […]
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