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Breeders’ Cup Fantastic Finishes: ‘Too Close to Call’ in Unforgettable Dead Heat

In its 40-plus years, the Breeders’ Cup World Championships has produced many stretch duels that have become part of racing’s lore, from the very first Classic in 1984 to Tiznow’s back-to-back Classic wins in 2000 and 2001, and on through Blame’s defeat of Zenyatta in the 2010 Classic and

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2026 Del Mar Futurity at a Glance

The Grade 1 Del Mar Futurity drew five contenders on Sunday’s closing-day card for the Del Mar summer meet with two entrants trained by Hall of Famer Bob Baffert and the other three from the barn of trainer Doug O’Neill.

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2026 Mint Millions Stakes at a Glance

Labor Day will provide a lucrative payday to some lucky connections Monday as Kentucky Downs will present the $2 million Mint Millions Invitational Stakes. The mile turf feature attracted a well-matched field of 10 including two entrants from overseas. The race is part of a stellar 14-race card loaded with big fields and wagering value.

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Major Movement in Top 50 on Equibase Leaderboard, New Pacesetters Among 2-Year-Olds

It was quite the week in North American racing, highlighted by DraftKings Travers Stakesday at Saratoga Race Course that featured an incredible five Grade 1 races.

Eddie Maple aboard Temperence Hill after winning the 1980 Belmont Stakes.

From Farm Kid to Hall of Famer: The Eddie Maple Story

Here’s a question to ponder: Suppose that you’re an up-and-coming young jockey, not yet 25 years old and less than a decade into your career. Out of the blue, you’re called upon to ride arguably the greatest horse of all time in the final start of his illustrious career. Could you handle the pressure?

It sounds like something out of a movie, but for jockey Edward “Eddie” Maple, this opportunity was real. And for the record, Maple did handle the pressure, which was arguably the turning point in what would become a legendary Hall of Fame riding career.

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