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Compared with some, the career of jockey Charles “Charley” Kurtsinger didn’t last all that long. Modern-day superstar jockey Mike Smith took out his jockey's license in 1982 and continues to compete at the highest level; Russell Baze, the all-time leading North American jockey by career wins, started out in 1974 and stayed at the top of his game until he retired with 12,842 wins in 2016.

SLIDESHOW: Meet the 2021 Pegasus World Cup Contenders

To bring you closer to the prospective field for the 2021 Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes, America’s Best Racing has put together a comprehensive slideshow of the horses expected to compete in the $3 million race on Jan. 23 at Gulfstream Park.

Hill Prince: Meadow Stable’s First Star

Long before Secretariat and Riva Ridge carried the colors of Meadow Stable to Triple Crown glory, those blue and white checkered silks of the Chenery family were made famous by one of the best horses of an earlier generation.

Buying Stock in Capo Kane on the 2021 Kentucky Derby Trail

Making the Grade, which will run through the 2021 Triple Crown races, focuses on the winners or top performers of the key races, usually from the previous weekend, who could make an impact on the Triple Crown. We’ll be taking a close look at impressive winners and evaluating their chances to win classic races based upon ability, running style, connections (owner, trainer, jockey), and pedigree.

2021 Lecomte Stakes at a Glance

On the Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, all roads lead to Louisville. There are, of course, different ways for a 3-year-old to get there and on Saturday, the Louisiana route opens with the Lecomte Stakes at Fair Grounds.

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