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The Unforgettable Showdown in the 1962 Travers

There’s nothing that stirs the heart and emotions of a horse racing fan more than a thrilling homestretch battle between two gallant Thoroughbreds. Photo finishes so close that only the camera can separate two unwavering rivals are among the most exciting and breathtaking elements of the sport.

Crafty Admiral, Eric Guerin, Merchants and Citizens Handicap, Keeneland Library, Morgan Collection

Underappreciated Stars of the 1950s: Crafty Admiral, First Landing, and Tim Tam

As television became more popular in the 1950s, the sport of horse racing was soon accessible to a whole new sector of fans.

Hall of Fame horse racing Saratoga California Chrome Songbird Arrogate Coburn Corey Nakatani Rick Porter Juddmonte Fernando Toro jockey Hanes Thayer Jerome museum

Fans Show Appreciation for Hall of Fame Inductees

Three of the most accomplished horses in recent memory were inducted Aug. 4 into the National Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame in a ceremony in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., all of them in their first year of eligibility.

Secretariat Whitney Saratoga Onion Ron Turcotte Penny Chenery Lucien Laurin horse racing Triple Crown graveyard of champions upset jockey

Secretariat Falls Short Against Older Rivals in Whitney

BloodHorse is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Secretariat's Triple Crown season by tapping Lenny Shulman's wonderful look back at each of his 1973 races on the calendar dates of those events. Shulman's series helped celebrate the 40th anniversary in BloodHorse Magazine.

Life of Kentucky Derby Winner Funny Cide to Be Celebrated at Saratoga

A month after he passed away, the life and times of Funny Cide will be celebrated at Siro's Restaurant, just outside the gates of Saratoga Race Course.

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