My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
It may not have been a year for a Triple Crown win, but all three of the Triple Crown races have been great to watch and the Belmont was no exception, with Gettysburg setting a strong early pace and Destin and Creator fighting all the way to the end. It came down to a matter […]
Read MoreExaggerator broke Nyquist’s winning streak with a decisive win in the Preakness. The colt definitely liked the sloppy track and had a perfect trip, staying on the rail until he swung wide for his trademark come-from-behind run. (How many pairs of goggles do you think a jockey goes through on a muddy track?) Nyquist broke […]
Read MoreMaybe you’ve just perfected your Mint Julep (you can put that to work for the next two legs of the Triple Crown. But don’t put away your special Derby hat, or that distinctive Derby style because for most racing fans, the fun is only just beginning. The hats and the clothes are just part of […]
Read MoreWhat a race! Nyquist continued his winning streak running just the way he likes — right off the pace in the front of the field. Jockey Mario Gutierrez gave him a perfect trip. “He will not allow any other horse pass him,” he said. “He’s the kind of horse that always has something left for […]
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