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The Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve passed through Louisiana and New York on Saturday, highlighted by the LeComte Stakes in the Big Easy and the Jerome Stakes in the Big Apple. Whether you were able to make it the races or not, there was enough buzz on Twitter to get the juices flowing and the mind drifting toward the first Saturday in May.

Twenty-Five Random Horse Racing Facts for National Trivia Day

Happy National Trivia Day! Whether you’re a history buff or fan of pub quizzes, we have 25 fun facts for you to help you celebrate the occasion. The questions are listed first, with answers after the break. How many did you know?

1. Who’s the only horse to have won the Breeders’ Cup Classic twice?

2. Who is the last filly to win a Triple Crown race?

3. In the movie “Seabiscuit,” what racetrack stood in for Pimlico Race Course, the venue where Seabiscuit defeated War Admiral in a famous match race on Nov. 1, 1938?

Best Horse Racing Flicks for Cold Weather

I am not a winter person. I grew up in Florida, so my idea of cold is when the mercury dips below 70 degrees on the thermometer. So of course I thought it would be brilliant for me to pick up sticks and move to the Northeast, where things like snow and ice and sleet – sleet! – exist. No. Wrong. Bad Penelope.

You see, there are some people up here who think that strapping knives onto one’s feet and journeying out onto frozen water is fun.

Ten Facts About Racehorses You Need to Know

There are hundreds of thousands of Thoroughbred racehorses in the world who compete for millions of dollars in prize money. But who are these equine athletes? If you don’t know much about the stars of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, Breeders’ Cup, Royal Ascot, and more, read on to learn 10 fun facts about racehorses.

The Incomparable Magic of a Christmas Pony

The poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas” envisions a peaceful night in which “The children were nestled all snug in their beds; while visions of sugar plums danced in their heads.” I can guarantee you that visions of sugar plums were never dancing in my head on Christmas Eve. It was always about ponies and horses. The Holy Grail of Christmas presents! A horse! A pony! The fulfillment of so many dreams and wishes. Sometimes I peruse YouTube to see the latest videos of the lucky ones who received a horse for Christmas.

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