TOP 100 EQUESTRIAN SITES
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| No Big Drama in the Derby Big Drama, a colt who won five of his six starts as a 2-year-old, is out of the running for the Kentucky Derby after kicking himself in his stall in January. Big Drama turned in a solid workout March 1, but the trainer David Fawkes and the owner-breeder Harold Queen chose not to point toward the Derby, which will be run May 2. drama. nytimes.com |
Hold Me Back, Square Eddie work Hold Me Back and Square Eddie, who turned in promising but losing efforts in Keeneland's major prep races for the Kentucky Derby, both had their final works for the 135th Derby on a warm Sunday morning at Churchill Downs. sports.espn.go.com |
Strike the Tiger first U.S. winner at Royal Ascot Strike the Tiger made history on Tuesday when he became the first American-trained horse to win a race at Royal Ascot. sports.espn.go.com |
Rachel Alexandra, Grade 1,Alabama Stakes, Saratoga, Careless Jewel, 3-year-old fillies, Milwaukee Appeal While there was no Rachel Alexandra in Saturday's Grade 1 renewal of the Alabama Stakes at Saratoga, there was a Rachel-esque performance turned in by the winner. sports.espn.go.com |
horse, horse racing, Breeders' Cup, Oak Tree at Santa Anita, Breeders' Cup Classic, Summer Bird, Zenyatta, Rachel Alexandra, Pro-Ride surface, Rip Van Winkle, Mine That Bird The Breeders' Cup was designed to showcase the sport's best runners and decide year-end championships, and even in its current 14-race format, it has been a great success over its 26-year run. sports.espn.go.com |