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American Pharoah, Bob Baffert, Zayat Stables, 2015 Triple Crown, America's Best Racing, horse racing, ABR

American Pharoah’s Historic Season 10 Years Later: Espinoza Reflects on ‘Best Horse I Ever Rode’

It is an iconic image that still resonates with fans and horse racing professionals 10 years later. Jockey Victor Espinoza (a 2017 Hall of Fame inductee) with his arm raised in triumph and the world’s biggest smile crossing the finish line on American Pharoah.

Untapable, Breeders’ Cup Distaff, Winchell Thoroughbreds, Steve Asmussen, America's Best Racing, horse racing, ABR

Champion Untapable a Dominant Force on Racing’s Biggest Days

The maroon and white silks of Winchell Thoroughbreds are a familiar sight on racing’s biggest days.

Breeders’ Cup Distaff Keeneland Malathaat Shadwell Stable Clairiere Blue Stripe John Velazquez Todd Pletcher Joel Rosario Society Nest Secret Oath horse racing Eclipse Award

Breeders’ Cup Fantastic Finishes: Determined Trio Down to the Wire in 2022 Distaff

Anyone who watched the 2022 Breeders’ Cup World Championships in person or on TV will always remember the Longines Classic first. A truly grand finale, the last of 14 World Championship races was a display of racing brilliance, as undefeated Flightline closed out his career with an 8 ¼-length runaway win.

Skip Away: The Unlikely Story of an FBI Agent and a Gray Racehorse

The story of Skip Away begins with Carolyn Hine, wife of late Hall of Fame trainer Sonny Hine, wishing for a white Thoroughbred.

Carolyn has diminished eyesight and wanted to be able to follow her horse beyond her blazing red and yellow silks. Sonny explained that white horses are extremely hard to find, but he attended a sale for 2-year-olds at Calder Race Course in Miami to see whether he might find a modestly priced gray horse that could run a bit.

Breeders’ Cup upsets World Championships Sheikh Albadou Cash Run Caravel Adoration Lashkari Shared Account Volponi One Dreamer Spain Marche Lorraine Court Vision Bar of Gold Order of Australia Arcangues

Looking Back at 14 Amazing Upsets in the Breeders’ Cup

The 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships marks the 42nd year the best Thoroughbreds in North America meet up to compete in races that usually determine divisional championships at the Eclipse Awards.

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