In 1919 Sir Barton captured the first Triple Crown in style by setting a record for a 1 3/8 mile race (the Belmont Stakes distance at that time). Learn more about this great horse and the making of the Triple Crown here at our blog - and be sure to...
Two words that instantly put a race track into a state of suspense: “Photo Finish”. The ramifications hang in the balance until the result is finally announced; cheers and jeers then echo from all corners of the track.
One of our...
These familiar saddle cloth colors, which identify post position, are almost universal at race tracks across North America. The colors are helpful for the announcer, owner, trainer, and fans alike, to identify the order of horses throughout the race,...