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Holy Bull, Darley, Anne M. Eberhardt, BloodHorse

Holy Bull: An Enduring Legacy of Brilliance

Holy Bull was that rare horse who could win one-turn races like the Hutcheson Stakes and the Grade 1 Metropolitan Mile as though sprinting were his life’s calling, and also capture a testing 1 ¼-mile race like the prestigious Travers Stakes, holding off no less than the eventual winner of that year’s Breeders’ Cup Classic.

He was owned and trained by top New Jersey-based horseman Warren A. “Jimmy” Croll. And how he came to own Holy Bull is a story in itself.

Breeders’ Cup Fantastic Finishes: 2001 Classic a Momentary Escape From Reality

Every year on the anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, old wounds open as the country remembers a horrific day in U.S. history when a coordinated attack by al-Qaeda killed 2,977 people.

Terrorists flew planes into both towers of the World Trade Center in New York City as well as the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., while another hijacked plane, Flight 93, crashed in Shanksville, Pa., after it is believed the crew and passengers attempted to regain control of the airplane.

Buckpasser: The Hall of Fame Racehorse With a Nonchalant Attitude

Buckpasser was a real personality – that’s a nice way of putting it. It’s a testament to his talent, if not his tenacity, that the blue-blood colt compiled a Hall of Fame career despite his nonchalant and often frustrating attitude toward racing.

P.G. Johnson: Hall of Fame Trainer Renowned for His Horsemanship

Todd Pletcher, winner of a record eight Eclipse Awards as the leading trainer in North America, learned invaluable lessons as a top assistant to the late Hall of Fame member D. Wayne Lukas.

General Assembly’s Breathtaking 1979 Travers Win and a Record That Stood for 37 Years

There is no denying that some horses have a special affinity for certain racetracks and perform better at those tracks. This is particularly notable in Europe, where the style, shape, and design of the courses varies widely, but the scenario is also seen on a smaller scale in the United States, where some horses display a fondness for the dirt and conditions at a particular track.

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