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A Zest for the Zip: Zippy Chippy Showed There Is More to Life Than Winning

Once upon a time, there was a horse named Zippy Chippy. But only once.

If you look at his record, zero wins in 100 races, you might think he just lived to lose. Rather, this racehorse loved to be himself more than anything else and that desire to do things his way always made him a beloved figure on the track and off.

Beholder: An Enduring Champion Whose Greatness Stands Test of Time

If standing the test of time is the true measure of greatness, then few compare to Beholder.

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

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.

Eventual Horse of the Year Nashua wins the 1955 Wood Memorial.

From Churchill Downs Heartbreak to Horse of the Year: Nashua’s Redemption

Any rivalry needs something more than great competition to make it legendary.

East vs. West. Rich vs. Poor. Big vs. Small.

Sprinkle any of those ingredients into a battle between two great athletes and you have something memorable.

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