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The Effortless Greatness of Flightline, a True ‘Once-in-a-Lifetime’ Superstar

Breeder Jane Lyon’s Summer Wind Farm boasts two high-powered producers, mares whose progeny have left their mark on the sport’s history in their own ways. Littleprincessemma, purchased by Lyon when her Pioneerof the Nile colt was 2, is part of an elite sorority that currently boasts only two members: that Pioneerof the Nile colt, named American Pharoah, won the Triple Crown in 2015.

Royal Delta is one of just two horses who won the Breeders' Cup Distaff twice.

Royal Delta: A Three-Time Champion Worthy of Her Astronomical Sale Price

Racing is filled with the disappointing tales of horses who are bought for a seven-figure price tag but never come close to repaying their owner for signing that huge check.

Then there are horses like Royal Delta, who left her owner with no regrets about paying a king’s ransom for her, even if she did not cover a humungous price tag.

The story of Royal Delta actually has two chapters.

McDynamo steeplechase Hall of Fame Far Hills maiden race trophy Michael Moran Sanna Neilson Guy Torsilieri Grand National jumps trainer owner hurdle tribute yearling Keeneland

New Race at Far Hills Meet Honors Hall of Fame Steeplechaser McDynamo

Guy Torsilieri, the chairman of the Far Hills race meet in New Jersey, remembers the first time he saw McDynamo in person. The then-4-year-old gelding had just picked up his first steeplechase victory, taking a maiden special weight race by 4 ½ lengths at Far Hills on Oct. 20, 2001. Torsilieri was impressed.

Breeders’ Cup Fantastic Finishes: A Nail-Biter of a Coronation

Bricks and Mortar had vaulted into the Horse of the Year debate with five wins in as many starts in 2019 entering the Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Santa Anita Park.

The Longines Turf, which usually lures a robust, powerful international contingent, drew four European invaders but lacked the star power of 2018 winner Enable, leaving Bricks and Mortar a true standout for the 1 ½-mile race.

Champion Shared Belief had a brilliant career cut short by colic.

Shared Belief: The Memories of a Gallant Champion Racehorse Live On

Time has passed, but the memories live on.

Memories of a nearly-black Thoroughbred, a champion, lengthening his stride and charging toward the finish line. Memories of his legs pumping like pistons, faster and faster, in pursuit of victory on Saturday afternoons at Santa Anita … Del Mar … Golden Gate Fields … Hollywood Park.

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