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... that the 1973 Belmont Stakes was won by Secretariat, whose 31-length lead was the largest margin of victory in the history of the race? (2017-11-04)
... that Secretariat won the 1973 Kentucky Derby with a time of 1:59+2⁄5 seconds and ran the last quarter mile in 23 seconds, both Derby records? (2016-06-11)
... that the 1993 Grand National horse race was declared void after 30 of the 39 riders failed to realise a false start had been called, leading it to be called "the race that never was"? (2010-08-19)
... that in the 2001 Grand National, only two horses managed to complete the whole course without stopping? (2007-03-23)
... that in 2007, the first Australian outbreak of equine influenza caused a nationwide ban on horse racing? (2007-09-02)
... that early favorites in the 2009 Kentucky Derby include the filly Stardom Bound? (2009-02-16)
... that a poll carried out by The Sporting Times ranked Wheel of Fortune and Achievement the fifth and sixth highest-rated fillies or mares amongst all British racehorses of the 19th century? (2012-03-16)
... that Adena Springs, a race horse breeding operation owned by Frank Stronach, won the Eclipse Award for Outstanding Breeder seven times? (2014-03-22)
... that unlike all modern Thoroughbreds, the 1785 Derby winner Aimwell was not descended in the male line from either the Darley Arabian, the Godolphin Arabian, or the Byerley Turk? (2012-02-22)
... that Sheikh Mohammed gave his newly purchased thoroughbred racehorse the name Ajdal because it is an Arabic word meaning "handsome"? (2013-09-02)
... that Alcock's Arabian (pictured), an Arabian horse imported to England in the 18th century, is putatively the ancestor of all grey Thoroughbred horses? (2012-02-25)
... that the American Thoroughbred racehorse Algerine won the 1876 Belmont Stakes without winning another race beforehand? (2011-06-08)
... that pacer Always B Miki set a world record of 1 minute 46 seconds, the fastest mile in Standardbred history? (2017-01-28)
... that in 2008, a portrait of the 18th-century racehorse Ambrosio was sold in an auction in New York for more than $200,000? (2013-04-13)
... that trainer/driver Stanley Dancer drove the Harness Horse of the Year seven times, with trotters Su Mac Lad in 1962 and Nevele Pride in 1967 through 1969, and with pacers Albatross in 1971 and 1972 and Keystone Ore in 1976? (2009-03-02)
... that although the American Racing Manual now only covers Thoroughbred horse racing, its earlier precursors also covered harness racing and other sports? (2012-01-16)
... that the racehorse Americus, despite being called "fat as a showyard bull", still finished fourth in the 1899 Steward's Cup at Goodwood? (2012-04-09)
... that the racehorse Amiable won two British Classic Races in 1894 despite having severe stringhalt that made her look like she was "walking on hot bricks"? (2012-08-17)
... that the mare Apology's (pictured) win in the St. Leger Stakes led to a scandal in the Church of England? (2012-08-23)
... that April the Fifth, the winning racehorse of the 1932 Epsom Derby, and his breeder, were both born on April the fifth? (2012-04-05)
... that the racehorse Sir Peter Teazle was the first winner of the Derby Stakes to sire another winning colt of the race, siring Sir Harry, Archduke, Ditto and Paris? (2012-02-23)
... that 2014 Grand National winner Pineau de Re was ridden by Leighton Aspell (pictured), who retired in 2007? (2014-05-01)
... that the racehorses Assassin, Hannibal, Cardinal Beaufort, Election and Lap-dog won the Derby Stakes in 1782, 1804, 1805, 1807 and 1826 respectively, making the 3rd Earl of Egremont the first-ever owner of five Derby winners? (2012-02-10)
... that the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes-winning racehorse Aureole earned £30,092 in 1954, helping its owner, Queen Elizabeth II, become the leading owner in Britain that year? (2012-07-23)
... that the racehorse Azor won the 1817 Derby Stakes after being entered in the race only to act as a pacemaker for a more highly regarded stable companion? (2012-02-11)
... that a Lady twin produced a Bachelor's Double? (2013-04-01)
... that before the Quarter Horse Barbara L became a racehorse, she demonstrated horse trailers for her owner, a trailer salesman? (2009-06-09)
... that Foxboro Park could not fill all of its thoroughbred racing dates due to a lack of horses? (2015-02-25)
... that the American racehorse Bayern was named after soccer team Bayern Munich, and nicknamed "Little Dude" after fellow racehorse Game On Dude? (2014-10-10)
... that The Times described Bobby Beasley's victory riding Captain Christy in the Cheltenham Gold Cup as "the greatest comeback since Lazarus"? (2013-07-29)
... that Peter Beatty claimed that a fortune-teller predicted an Epsom Derby victory for one of his racehorses? (2015-04-02)
... that Beholder was the first filly to win both the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies and then the Breeders' Cup Distaff? (2013-11-16)
... that the inaugural Eclipse Stakes, at the time the largest prize in British horseracing, was won by the stallion Bendigo in 1886? (2012-10-12)
... that Mother Berry, a jockey who rode disguised as a man, earned her nickname after she adopted a runaway child? (2019-08-03)
... that Thoroughbred racehorse Arazi's victory over Bertrando has been described as the single-most spectacular performance in Breeders' Cup history? (2006-12-14)
... that the Birdsville Races in Queensland, Australia used to have separate races for horses that ate grass and those that ate corn? (2006-04-20)
... that prior to its racing career, the Thoroughbred racehorse Birmingham sustained a serious injury and was initially ordered to be destroyed? (2013-02-26)
... that despite early concerns that the race course would be too long for Black Jester, the colt won the 1914 St. Leger Stakes by five lengths and set a new record time? (2012-09-26)
... that the American colt Black Tarquin won the British Classic St. Leger Stakes in 1948, and was later rated as the best British-trained racehorse of his generation? (2012-09-15)
... that Blackstairmountain from Ireland was the first European-trained racehorse to win the Nakayama Grand Jump, the world's richest steeplechase? (2013-04-26)
... that Blair Athol won the 1864 Derby despite getting repeatedly kicked in the genitals by a lad paid by bookmakers to prevent him from competing, and later sired Silvio, who also won the Derby in 1877? (2012-01-04)
... that Blink Bonny (pictured) broke the course record when she became the second of only six fillies to have ever won the Epsom Derby? (2012-01-20)
... that after the Thoroughbred racehorse Bloomsbury won the 1839 Derby Stakes, his identity was questioned and bookmakers refused to pay out on "winning" bets? (2012-02-07)
... that Blücher was at Epsom when Blucher won the Derby? (2012-02-05)
... that Rod Bonella, who won a Commonwealth Games marathon medal, was also a horse trainer? (2021-06-20)
... that Evelyn Boscawen, 6th Viscount Falmouth, was also known as Mr Valentine? (2016-02-14)
... that when Bourbon won the St. Leger Stakes in 1777, neither the racehorse nor the horse race had an official name? (2013-03-21)
... that Edward R. Bradley was the preeminent owner and breeder of Thoroughbred racehorses in the Southern United States during the early 20th century? (2007-04-28)
... that Ed Brown (pictured) was an African-American slave who rose to become a Belmont Stakes-winning jockey and a Kentucky Derby-winning horse trainer? (2006-10-12)
... that the racehorse Bruni won the 1975 British Classic St. Leger Stakes by ten lengths? (2012-05-27)
... that the racehorse Busted was voted as the British Horse of the Year in 1967, the same year one of his legs was busted during training, forcing him into retirement? (2012-03-09)
... that the racemare Busybody improved the race record by three seconds when she won the 1,000 Guineas Stakes in 1884? (2012-09-29)
... that due to a dead heat, the racehorse Cadland had to run twice to win the 1828 Derby Stakes? (2012-02-09)
... that the owners of the race horse California Chrome (pictured) turned down an offer of $6 million for the horse prior to his win in the Santa Anita Derby? (2014-04-11)
... that the British racehorse Camarine's career was compared to that of Eclipse and she also won a trophy made of his tail hairs? (2012-11-16)
... that English jockey Mornington Cannon was named after the mount his father rode to victory on the day he was born? (2010-06-07)
... that the French racehorse Caracalla was rated the best horse in the world in 1946? (2013-01-23)
... that Caractacus (pictured), winner of the 1862 Epsom Derby, avoided disqualification because of the weight of his bridle? (2011-12-10)
... that the 1961 Kentucky Derby winner Carry Back won two races after he had been retired to stud? (2012-07-15)
... that Jay-Eye-See (pictured), the horse named for Jerome Increase Case, briefly held records for both trotting and pacing? (2011-01-22)
... that tennis champion Rodrigo de Castro Pereira, a scion of the Portuguese royal family, worked as a laborer in a U.S. ironworks? (2012-11-27)
... that Albert Roux was Peter Cazalet's personal chef for eight years? (2015-04-14)
... that Phantom, the 1811 winner of the Derby Stakes and the leading sire in Great Britain and Ireland in 1820 and 1824, covered a half-sister to produce Cedric, the winner of the 1824 Derby? (2012-02-12)
... that Chamant's win over Brown Prince and Silvio in the 2,000 Guineas Stakes in 1877 was misreported as a victory by 2,000 men under "Chamat Croun" and "Prince Silvio" in the ongoing Russo-Turkish War? (2012-09-24)
... that Chamossaire contested all three legs of the Triple Crown in 1945, winning the St Leger in front of a crowd of 150,000? (2013-07-02)
... that in 1800, Champion became the first racehorse to win both the Derby and the St. Leger Stakes? (2012-02-12)
... that former England footballer Mick Channon is now a successful horse trainer? (2005-06-04)
... that the racing track Charles River Speedway (pictured) was designed by a firm co-founded by Frederick Law Olmsted? (2011-06-13)
... that Cherimoya's unanticipated victory at the 1911 Epsom Oaks (pictured), the only start of her career, left "the spectators too dumbfounded to cheer"? (2012-04-20)
... that in 1905 Cherry Lass won the 1,000 Guineas Stakes and the Epsom Oaks, but finished third in the St. Leger Stakes and missed the Fillies Triple Crown in British horse-racing? (2012-09-30)
... that Chester Racecourse is the oldest horse racing course in the England, built on the site of a blocked harbour in 1533? (2006-01-09)
... that according to her groom, when the racehorse Chicado V stood in the starting gate, she looked like a rabbit because all you could see above the gate were her ears? (2009-05-25)
... that the Irish-bred British-trained racehorse Chief Singer won the 1984 St. James's Palace Stakes by eight lengths and set a track record at Royal Ascot? (2012-09-19)
... that Joe Childs rode Gainsborough to win the British Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing in 1918, and donated his riding fees for the year to the British Army's cavalry? (2013-05-20)
... that an American thoroughbred racehorse named Cigar was the first winner of the Dubai World Cup? (2004-05-05)
... that the winner of the first City and Suburban Handicap had to pay £10 to the Licensed Victuallers' Protection Society? (2013-02-05)
... that the purse won by a claimed horse in a claiming race usually goes to the former owner? (2009-05-12)
... that racehorse Clyde Van Dusen, winner of the 1929 Kentucky Derby, was named after his trainer? (2009-05-23)
... that D'Alton Corry Coleman was the first Canadian Pacific Railway president who was not listed in Burke's Peerage, and was described by Maclean's as "the Great Commoner"? (2020-09-02)
... that Canadian journalist Jim Coleman invented the Curse of Muldoon to meet an editing deadline? (2020-07-28)
... that the media and the crowd at the 1996 Irish Champion Hurdle were more enthusiastic about Danoli finishing in third place than Collier Bay winning by a head? (2012-08-22)
... that the racehorse Colombo won £17,130 in 1933, a year after he was purchased for only 510 guineas? (2012-04-02)
... that the racehorse Eager was not given his name until the year after he won the 1791 Derby Stakes, whereas the 1797 Derby winner was never officially named? (2012-03-07)
... that the Duke of Wellington was almost kicked in the head by his war horse Copenhagen (pictured) after riding the horse for 17 straight hours during the Battle of Waterloo? (2012-02-16)
... that after winning the 1841 Derby Stakes, the Thoroughbred racehorse Coronation kicked and killed a spectator? (2012-01-29)
... that the champion racehorse Corrida, a two-time winner of the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, disappeared during the Battle of the Falaise Gap? (2007-01-24)
... that 1943 Triple Crown winner Count Fleet was both sire of and sired by Kentucky Derby winners? (2004-06-02)
... that Crucifix was an undefeated British-bred Thoroughbred racemare, as well as being the dam of three sires? (2010-04-20)
... that after winning the 1926 Belmont Stakes, Crusader set a course record at the Dwyer Stakes that year, and later became the first horse to win the Suburban Handicap two years in a row? (2012-03-18)
... that the lead role in the 2021 film Cry Macho was first offered to Clint Eastwood in 1988? (2022-01-20)
... that after Lord Grosvenor's Rhadamanthus and John Bull won the Derby Stakes in 1790 and 1792, only three horses showed up in 1794 to run against and lose to his Daedalus in the smallest field in Derby history? (2012-02-10)
... that the Japanese racehorse Daiwa Major (pictured) won the Mile Championship by a neck two years in a row? (2013-01-05)
... that the filly Dancing Rain (pictured) was the first British-trained horse to win the Preis der Diana? (2012-01-30)
... that Dangerous (pictured), despite a career-ending injury sustained after winning the 1833 Derby Stakes, was able to walk over and claim two prizes unopposed before retiring later that year? (2012-01-25)
... that winning time of 3.04 by Ellington at the 1856 Derby Stakes was the slowest ever recorded, breaking the "record" of 3.02 set in 1852 by Daniel O'Rourke? (2012-01-24)
... that racehorses trained by George Dawson earned £77,914 of prize money in 1888, setting a record that stood for 43 years? (2012-10-07)
... that the Derby Racecourse remained closed after the Second World War because the local council feared racing would "bring the wrong sort of people into the town"? (2015-10-19)
... that J. Keith Desormeaux decided to become a horse trainer instead of a veterinarian? (2016-06-11)
... that in 1900, the year before Edward, Prince of Wales ascended to the throne, he was the leading owner in British flat racing and his horse Diamond Jubilee (pictured) won the Triple Crown? (2012-01-01)
... that after winning the 1796 Derby Stakes, the Thoroughbred Didelot failed to win again the rest of his racing career, and was subsequently sent to Russia? (2012-03-06)
... that the Doncaster Round Barn, named after an English horse, was the Montana birthplace of the racehorse Spokane? (2015-07-26)
... that Henry Dorling, step-father of cookery writer Mrs Beeton, was the first Clerk of the Course of Epsom Racecourse? (2009-09-03)
... that Easter Hero's second-place finish in the 1929 Grand National has been described as the greatest performance in the history of the race? (2016-04-09)
... that the upset victory of Ebor in the 1817 St Leger Stakes was ascribed to the overconfidence of Blacklock's jockey? (2013-04-22)
... that the 3rd Earl of Egremont (bust pictured) simultaneously maintained around 15 mistresses with more than 40 children at Petworth House? (2011-02-23)
... that in 1999, the racehorse El Condor Pasa became the Japanese Horse of the Year without running in any races held in Japan? (2013-01-02)
... that the name of the racehorse Ela-Mana-Mou, the beaten favourite for the 200th Epsom Derby, means "Come on, my darling" in Greek? (2012-05-09)
... that Eleanor (pictured) was the first of only six fillies to have ever won the Derby Stakes? (2012-01-11)
... that less than two weeks after Elis won the 1835 St. Leger Stakes, 21 horses were withdrawn from the colt's next scheduled race? (2013-04-25)
... that Elmaamul was sold at Keeneland Sales for $185,000 (£110,000)? (2013-12-23)
... that Emilius (pictured) and his sons Priam and Plenipotentiary were all winners of the Derby Stakes when they were three years old? (2012-02-03)
... that Camelot's bid to win this year's Triple Crown of English Thoroughbred Racing failed when he was beaten by three-quarters of a length at the St. Leger Stakes by Encke, a 25/1 longshot? (2012-10-04)
... that Encosta De Lago's service fee rose to AUD$302,500 in the 2008 season, during which he served 227 mares who produced 166 live foals? (2010-10-11)
... that global mining magnate Charles W. Engelhard, Jr. was the inspiration behind the character Auric Goldfinger in author Ian Fleming's novel Goldfinger? (2007-07-12)
... that in 1997, after winning the 2000 Guineas, the racehorse Entrepreneur started with the shortest odds at the Epsom Derby in fifty years? (2012-03-26)
... that despite his racing career cut short by two wars, Finnhorse trotter Eri-Aaroni (pictured) sold in 1946 for the equivalent of 680,000 euros, the all-time highest price for a horse in Finland? (2011-05-04)
... that none of the fillies Moonshell, Shahtoush, Love Divine, Imagine, Eswarah, Light Shift, and Look Here ever won another race after winning the British Classic Race Epsom Oaks? (2012-09-29)
... that hall of fame horse Eternal Sun's owner purchased him with an IOU written on a corner torn from the page of the seller's catalog? (2017-10-08)
... that Eurythmic was a versatile Australian-bred Thoroughbred racehorse who won over distances ranging from 5 furlongs (1,000 metres) to 2 miles (3,200 metres)? (2010-06-22)
... that a judge shot a doctor at Exeter Racecourse during the last duel in Devon? (2016-08-28)
... that Steve Donoghue won his fourteenth and final British Classic Race at the 1937 Epsom Oaks, riding the filly Exhibitionnist (sic)? (2012-09-18)
... that the Irish Grand National steeplechase is hosted at the Fairyhouse Racecourse? (2009-12-05)
... that the Far Hills Races has hosted the Breeders' Cup Grade 1 Steeplechase, which has been called "steeplechasing's richest race"? (2008-09-11)
... that in 1896, the New York Driving Club was sued for damaging their neighbor's garden? (2022-01-02)
... that the race horse Flockton Grey did not even run in the race for which it is best remembered? (2005-12-16)
... that Fonner Park in Grand Island, Nebraska, was described as having become "the center of the horse racing world" during the COVID-19 pandemic? (2020-06-19)
... that fans speculate that Forever Young (pictured), the winner of the Saudi Derby, might become a "horse girl" in the game Uma Musume Pretty Derby? (2024-05-11)
... that in 1868, British racehorse Formosa became the first winner of the English Fillies Triple Crown? (2012-07-02)
... that Forward Pass, an American Thoroughbred racehorse, was the only horse in the history of the Kentucky Derby to have been declared the winner as the result of a disqualification? (2006-11-04)
... that in 1972 Captain Tim Forster became the first victorious racehorse owner and trainer since World War II by winning the Grand National with Well To Do? (2015-12-26)
... that at age 19, Ron Franklin rode Spectacular Bid to wins in the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes? (2013-06-14)
... that the oldest jockey to win the Derby Stakes was John Forth, who rode Frederick to victory in 1829? (2012-02-06)
... that the English racehorse Galatea won both legs of the Fillies Triple Crown that were held in 1939? (2012-09-10)
... that Thoroughbred racehorse Gallant Man lost the 1957 Kentucky Derby by a nose after his jockey stood up to celebrate? (2006-11-27)
... that Gamos (pictured) was called "the mare of many headaches" in the years after she won the 1870 Epsom Oaks? (2012-07-12)
... that two years after winning the 2,000 Guineas Stakes, the British racehorse Gang Forward was sold for 4,000 guineas and became a stud in Australia? (2012-05-11)
... that American jockey Mack Garner was posthumously inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 1969? (2020-01-14)
... that the Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning racehorse Gay Donald enjoyed Liquorice allsorts and sardine sandwiches? (2016-04-26)
... that the American Thoroughbred Gen. Duke was named for General Duke, the racehorse that won the Belmont Stakes in 1868, as well as for Confederate General Basil Duke? (2011-01-12)
... that the Thoroughbred racehorse George Frederick was named after the future King George V, and won the 1874 Derby Stakes on the young prince's birthday? (2011-12-29)
... that Hollywood producer William Goetz's racehorse "Your Host" won the 1950 Santa Anita Derby? (2005-05-05)
... that American racehorse Goldsmith Maid (pictured) set a world harness racing record at the age of 17? (2010-01-27)
... that Grand Parade won the 1919 Epsom Derby despite 33 to 1 odds and a treacherous track? (2011-11-30)
... that the breeding rights for the Thoroughbred racehorse Graustark sold for a record $2,400,000? (2006-11-25)
... that Gun Runner (pictured) won the 2017 Whitney Stakes with another horse's shoe caught in his tail? (2019-03-08)
... that in 1821, Gustavus became the first of four grey horses to win the Derby Stakes? (2012-02-16)
... that the filly Habibti set a track record to win the 1983 Prix de l'Abbaye in France, and was named Horse of the Year in Britain later that year? (2012-09-20)
... that until 1959, the Finnhorse was the only horse breed allowed to be raced in Finland? (2011-04-18)
... that the day after the death of businessman Fairfax Harrison, The New York Times accidentally ran the wrong picture with his obituary? (2009-11-27)
... that the winners of the 1871 Belmont Stakes – Harry Bassett, the 1872 Belmont – Joe Daniels, and the 1873 Belmont – Springbok, were all owned and trained by the same person? (2011-01-19)
... that in 1943, Herringbone won the 1,000 Guineas Stakes by a neck and beat the same filly to win the St. Leger Stakes by a head? (2012-09-21)
... that when the racehorse Hethersett won the St. Leger Stakes in 1962, it was Dick Hern's first British Classic victory in his career as a trainer? (2013-05-28)
... that journalist W. A. Hewitt refereed the first game played in the history of ice hockey at the Olympic Games? (2022-05-15)
... that Suzanna Hext chose to compete in swimming rather than equestrian at the delayed 2020 Summer Paralympics? (2021-09-12)
... that Clem Hill (pictured), batting with Roger Hartigan against the 1907–08 England touring team at the Adelaide Oval, set an Australian Test cricket record partnership for the eighth wicket which stands to this day? (2008-01-24)
... that as of 2005, theories of foul play still have not been ruled out in the 1976 death of jockey Michael Hole? (2009-11-09)
... that a vast British newspaper empire grew from a horse racing tip sheet published in Victorian Manchester by the enterprising son of a weaver? (2013-09-06)
... that racehorse I'll Have Another (pictured) won the 2012 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes with a jockey who had no prior experience in either race? (2012-05-23)
... that only one horse in the International Special horse races was born outside the United States? (2006-12-27)
... that publicist Joe Goldstein generated media buzz for the first International Trot harness racing event at Roosevelt Raceway by placing ads that read "French Trotter Needs Artichokes. Can You Help?" (2009-02-27)
... that the filly Intrepidity's winning time of 2:34.19 at the 1993 Epsom Oaks established a new course record which still stands today? (2012-08-31)
... that Ipi Tombe, a Thoroughbred racehorse, was sold for the equivalent of US$30 and went on to earn more than $1.5m in races on three continents? (2007-10-14)
... that after becoming the sixth winner of the English Triple Crown in 1893, the racehorse Isinglass retired in 1895 with a world record for career earnings? (2012-03-10)
... that Jack Spigot's mother killed the mother of one of his racing rivals? (2013-02-15)
... that in 1967, Jack Jarvis became the first horse trainer to be knighted by the Queen? (2012-10-06)
... that although the Jersey Act of 1913 limited the registration of American-bred Thoroughbreds in the British General Stud Book, it wasn't actually a law? (2009-03-04)
... that Jest won the British Classic Epsom Oaks in 1913 in record time? (2012-09-20)
... that despite starting as a 50-to-1 longshot, the filly Jet Ski Lady won the 1991 Epsom Oaks by ten lengths, the second widest winning margin in the race's history? (2012-08-30)
... that at the start of his career, Fulke Johnson Houghton was the youngest licensed racehorse trainer in Britain? (2016-04-26)
... that Kegasus, the centaur mascot of the infield party at the 2011 Preakness Stakes, has a nipple ring, body hair and a beer gut? (2011-05-26)
... that Kennaquhair was an Australian-bred Thoroughbred racehorse that won the Sydney Cup and the AJC Metropolitan Handicap? (2010-03-14)
... that in 1985 Gay Kindersley naively introduced himself and Graham Lord to the Australian cricket team with, "Hallo folks, I'm Gay and this is my friend Graham"? (2018-01-04)
... that the racehorses Pennekamp in 1995 and King of Kings in 1998 were both winners of the 2000 Guineas in May, found lame after losing the Epsom Derby in June, and then retired to stud soon after? (2012-04-11)
... that American Thoroughbred Kingston won eighty-nine races, the most by any horse? (2006-11-28)
... that Winston Churchill's father once owned "Abscess on the Jaw"? (2012-04-26)
... that the filly Lady Carla won the 1996 Epsom Oaks by nine lengths, the fourth-widest margin of victory of this race in the 20th century? (2012-09-08)
... that jockey Corey Lanerie said he knows the Churchill Downs racetrack "better than anybody"? (2016-05-21)
... that Lord Carnarvon named the 1993 European filly champion after one of his wife's favourite recipes? (2011-10-18)
... that the Irish-bred, British-trained racehorse Lethal Force set a new course record when he won this year's July Cup at Newmarket by one and a half lengths? (2013-07-27)
... that although the Quarter Horse Lightning Bar is known as a racehorse and father of racehorses, he won a roping contest once? (2009-05-29)
... that racehorse Lil E. Tee, who was deemed so worthless that even an auction company rejected him as unsaleable, won the 1992 Kentucky Derby? (2006-09-20)
... that American thoroughbred race horse Little Current received the 1974 Eclipse Award for Outstanding 3-Year-Old Male Horse despite having his racing career ended mid-season by a bone chip in his leg? (2007-05-19)
... that when Little Wonder won the 1840 Derby Stakes, his jockey was awarded a gold-tipped riding-whip by Prince Albert? (2012-01-27)
... that Carl Llewellyn has won the Whitbread / Bet365 Gold Cup both as a jockey and as a trainer? (2015-12-23)
... that Charles LoPresti, trainer of two-time American Horse of the Year Wise Dan, enjoys team roping in his spare time? (2014-04-06)
... that Lonesome Glory, the first American steeplechaser to win more than US$1 million in prize money, was also the first American-trained horse to win a National Hunt race in Britain? (2012-08-06)
... that the site of Longacres has been home to a dairy farm, a horse racetrack, headquarters of a Boeing division, and a potential new facility for Seattle Sounders FC? (2022-03-14)
... that thoroughbred horse Lord Avie, bought for $37,000 in 1980, was put to stud after retiring in 1981 and by 2002 had sired 578 starters, including 429 individual winners with total earnings of $35 million? (2009-10-15)
... that the Japanese Thoroughbred racehorse Lord Kanaloa was said to be "a pioneer for Japanese sprinters" by his trainer? (2013-12-29)
... that the Triple Crown winner Nijinsky lost the 1970 Champion Stakes by three-quarters of a length to the 100/7 long-shot Lorenzaccio? (2013-10-16)
... that racing wins by the American racehorse Luke McLuke, including the Belmont Stakes, made owner John Schorr the leading owner for 1914 and his son, J.F. Schorr, the leading trainer? (2010-11-30)
... that in 1936, Mahmoud set a course record at Epsom and became the third of four grey racehorses to ever win the Derby Stakes? (2012-02-25)
... that in 1960, Martial became the first Irish racehorse to win the British Classic 2,000 Guineas Stakes? (2012-09-02)
... that Michael Matz, who trained the 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, saved the lives of four children on the ill-fated United Airlines Flight 232 in 1989, and also carried the U.S. flag at the 1996 Summer Olympics Closing Ceremonies? (2006-05-10)
... that McDynamo won the Grade 1 Breeders' Cup Grand National Steeplechase in five consecutive years, with the fifth win coming as a 10-year-old, the oldest horse running that day? (2008-09-16)
... that John McShain was a successful American contractor known as The Man Who Built Washington? (2007-02-01)
... that after debunking Abner Doubleday as the inventor of baseball, Frank Menke was placed in "the class that would belittle Washington, Lincoln and other men who have played their part in American history"? (2011-08-21)
... that the American thoroughbred racehorse Meridian won the Kentucky Derby in 1911, establishing a new record time? (2010-01-23)
... that a stable worker was bribed to allow Middleton to drink buckets of water, leaving the racehorse bloated, in a plan by bookmakers to prevent it from winning the 1825 Derby Stakes? (2012-01-08)
... that during the Great Depression, the construction of a country estate named for a candy bar was the largest source of jobs in Giles County, Tennessee? (2010-12-29)
... that 2009 Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird had the second highest odds of a Derby winner? (2009-05-11)
... that the victory by Minoru (pictured) at the 1909 Epsom Derby made his owner Edward VII the first reigning British monarch to win a Derby? (2012-02-29)
... that 1988 St. Leger Stakes winner Minster Son was the first Thoroughbred racehorse to win a British Classic with its breeder riding as the jockey? (2012-06-03)
... that in 1886, the filly Miss Jummy won the 1,000 Guineas Stakes by one and a half lengths and then defeated the same horse to win the Epsom Oaks by half a length? (2012-10-09)
... that 2009 American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame inductee Miss Meyers was the mother of the first American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) Supreme Champion, fathered by fellow AQHA Hall of Famer Three Bars? (2009-05-28)
... that Limerick-born jockey Martin Molony won six consecutive Irish Champion Jump Jockey titles? (2013-07-30)
... that no other racehorse has started with longer odds and win the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes than Montaval in 1957? (2012-09-27)
... that in 1994 the world's oldest Classic was won by the world's naughtiest horse? (2011-11-05)
... that Morley Street, a two-time American Champion Steeplechase Horse, was named after a street in London? (2012-08-03)
... that the mother of Irish horsetrainer Mouse Morris was awarded an MBE for her work as a cryptographer at Bletchley Park during World War II? (2012-08-31)
... that Moses (pictured) won the 1816 Derby Stakes wearing the Duke of York's colours, and became the third racehorse owned by British Royal Family to win the Derby? (2012-02-06)
... that Mucho Macho Man, winner of the 2013 Breeders' Cup Classic, was named after the Village People song "Macho Man"? (2013-11-12)
... that the racehorse Muhaarar won the Greenham Stakes in a course record time? (2015-07-19)
... that Mündig never competed on a racecourse prior to winning the 1835 Derby Stakes, and bookmakers were misled to lengthen his odds based on false information fed to them by his trainer? (2012-02-04)
... that the Musidora Stakes, an annual race held at York, was named in honour of the 1000 Guineas and Epsom Oaks-winning filly Musidora? (2012-09-11)
... that the racehorse Mystiko, winner of the European Free Handicap, 2000 Guineas and Challenge Stakes in 1991, never won a race outside the Newmarket Racecourse? (2012-03-22)
... that Florence Nagle and Norah Wilmot were among the first women licensed as racehorse trainers in Britain, after Nagle won a Court of Appeal ruling in 1966? (2014-11-11)
... that nasal strips are worn both by race horses (California Chrome pictured) and by human athletes? (2014-06-03)
... that the racehorse Noble won the 1786 Derby Stakes despite starting as a 30/1 outsider of the race? (2012-02-18)
... that the Irish Thoroughbred Noor was the first racehorse ever to defeat two U.S. Triple Crown champions? (2006-11-10)
... that Northern Dancer was the first Canadian-bred horse to win the Kentucky Derby, setting a new track record of two minutes flat? (2020-05-08)
... that the Nuwara Eliya Racecourse is the only remaining horse racing track in Sri Lanka? (2014-10-03)
... that in 1979 Irish horse trainer Edward O'Grady became only the fifth individual to train the winner of the Galway Plate and the Galway Hurdle in the same year? (2012-09-12)
... that horse racing commentator Lord Oaksey was once captain of Eton College's boxing team? (2013-04-27)
... that the racehorse One in a Million was rated at 116p? (2014-01-12)
... that the thoroughbred horse Onion never won another stakes race after his upset defeat of Secretariat in the 1973 Whitney Handicap? (2009-05-13)
... that Orlov trotters (pictured) were the fastest racing horses of Europe until they were superseded by American standardbreds in the 1870s? (2006-08-20)
... that after winning the 2000 Guineas in 1932, the racehorse Orwell started as the 5/4 favourite for the Epsom Derby, but finished ninth and was found to be lame afterwards? (2012-03-31)
... that two horse racing newcomers calling themselves "Dumb Ass Partners" won the 2014 Kentucky Derby with California Chrome? (2014-07-31)
... that 2013 Preakness Stakes winner, Oxbow, won his first stakes race, the Lecomte Stakes on January 19, 2013? (2013-05-23)
... that Pall Mall's win at the classic 2000 Guineas in 1958 was a first classic for Cecil Boyd-Rochfort and a second for Queen Elizabeth II, who missed the race through illness? (2013-02-08)
... that after a close finish at the 1808 Derby Stakes, the owners of the second, third and fourth placed horses all challenged the winner, Pan, to match races? (2012-02-14)
... that The Panther, the favourite for the 1919 Epsom Derby, became agitated before the race and finished unplaced, possibly due to the presence of a mare ridden by a mounted policeman? (2012-04-02)
... that in 1885, the racehorse Paradox won the 2000 Guineas in May by a head, but lost the Epsom Derby in June, also by a head? (2012-03-23)
... that a daughter of the 1796 Epsom Oaks winning filly Parisot was poisoned with arsenic in 1811? (2012-03-09)
... that Thoroughbred racehorse Park Appeal, a leading two-year-old filly in 1984, was purchased as a broodmare by Sheikh Mohammed and produced at least nine winners from twelve foals? (2013-10-25)
... that Park Express was completely blind when she gave birth to the Epsom Derby winner New Approach, and required bells to locate her foal? (2013-09-11)
... that jockey Bill Passmore, winner of 3,531 races, described fellow riders as "the worst touts at the track" and said that "the track makes a big mistake not installing a mutuel window in the jocks' room"? (2009-05-25)
... that the race horse Paynter (pictured) survived a near-fatal case of colitis, laminitis and abdominal surgery, then won the first race of his 2013 comeback by 4+1⁄2 lengths? (2013-06-30)
... that Persimmon (pictured), a Thoroughbred race horse owned by Edward, Prince of Wales, broke the race record when he won the 1896 Derby Stakes? (2011-12-26)
... that when Petoski won the 1985 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes, his trainer received a personal phone call from the Queen? (2012-04-18)
... that the Thoroughbred Petrarch earned £11,700 in prize money from various races in 1876, the most in British horse-racing that year? (2012-09-23)
... that in August 1810, British thoroughbred racehorse Petronius ran in what was described as "one of the finest races ever run"? (2013-03-16)
... that the race horse Phosphorus sprained a leg and was rejected by his jockey shortly before winning the 1837 Derby Stakes, during which he aggravated his injury and did not race again that year? (2012-01-27)
... that when the Thoroughbred racehorse Pinza won the 1953 Derby Stakes, it gave 25 times Champion Jockey, Gordon Richards, his first win after 27 previous starts in the race? (2011-12-24)
... that Martin Pipe's training methods for steeplechasers were so effective, he was investigated twice for cheating? (2022-10-31)
... that racehorse Pope came from behind "within a few strides of the winning-post" to win the 1809 Derby Stakes by a neck? (2012-02-26)
... that the consumption of poppy seeds, known as the "poppy seed defence", is a recognised medical defence for failing a drugs test? (2021-06-09)
... that American sports journalist William T. Porter (d. 1858) founded of one of the earliest sports newspapers in the United States, The Spirit of the Times? (2009-11-26)
... that no Irish-trained racehorse had won the 1,000 Guineas Stakes in more than five decades until Pourparler did so in 1964? (2012-10-10)
... that Power has been described as powerful? (2012-05-31)
... that in 1963, Paddy Prendergast became the first Irish-based horse trainer to win the British trainers' championship, retaining the title for the succeeding two years? (2012-10-07)
... that a year after winning the 1816 Derby Stakes, Prince Leopold was castrated for poor behaviour? (2012-01-21)
... that the winner of the 2013 Kentucky Oaks, Princess of Sylmar, was a 39/1 outsider? (2013-09-09)
... that Canadian sports journalist Jim Proudfoot was reportedly a lifetime hitchhiker to get to sporting events? (2020-08-11)
... that the 1834 Epsom Oaks was won by a filly named Pussy? (2012-04-10)
... that the first Derby Stakes to be officially timed took place in 1846, with Pyrrhus The First completing the one-and-a-half-mile course in 2:55.0? (2012-01-31)
... that Kenneth and Sarah Ramsey win horse races with Kittens? (2015-02-12)
... that American Lester Reiff was the top jockey in Britain in 1900 but lost his licence after allegedly throwing a race? (2010-04-07)
... that the record-setting Finnhorse trotter Reipas was originally a thin, weak foal of unknown parentage? (2011-04-22)
... that 2022 Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike was drawn into the field just minutes before the entry deadline? (2022-06-11)
... that Kathy Ritvo, the first woman race horse trainer to win the Breeders' Cup Classic, is also the recipient of a heart transplant? (2013-11-11)
... that Rock Sand won the 2,000 Guineas Stakes, the Epsom Derby and the St. Leger Stakes to claim the English Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing in 1903, and later became a stud in Kentucky? (2012-02-27)
... that in 1965, the American Thoroughbred Roman Brother, a particularly small horse that was nicknamed "Mighty Mite", became the first horse sold at a public auction to be named Horse of the Year? (2012-07-21)
... that Roosevelt Raceway, the first night-time harness racing track, saw the first mobile starting gate? (2007-09-20)
... that Guy de Rothschild temporarily moved to New York when the French government under François Mitterrand nationalized his bank? (2007-02-04)
... that the Royal Calcutta Turf Club (old stands pictured) was the main horse racing authority in the British Raj? (2013-11-10)
... that horse racing became so popular in Thailand that in 1949 the government ordered the Royal Turf Club and the Royal Bangkok Sports Club to alternate months holding races? (2018-05-03)
... that in 1784, the racehorse Serjeant had to run half a mile more than the previous winner, Saltram, in order to win the Derby Stakes? (2012-02-22)
... that one Sam rode another to victory at the 1818 Derby? (2012-02-13)
... that Santa Claus was a stud? (2012-04-01)
... that the Thoroughbred racehorse Sarazen won the United States Horse of the Year Award for two consecutive years in the 1920s? (2006-11-20)
... that the filly Saucy Sue won the 1000 Guineas, the Epsom Oaks, and the Coronation Stakes in 1925, helping Lord Astor become Britain's champion owner that season? (2012-09-11)
... that the offspring of the stallion Saxon were the subject of teasing from his owner's brother, resulting in a challenge race that Saxon's daughter won by four lengths? (2011-06-10)
... that Scatter the Gold was "a big handsome colt with his mother's peel-me-a-grape attitude"? (2014-07-11)
... that Scintillate was rated an "inferior" winner of the Epsom Oaks? (2013-12-28)
... that the filly Seabreeze, the runner-up in the 1888 1,000 Guineas Stakes, set new race records when she won the Epsom Oaks and then the St. Leger Stakes later that year? (2013-05-07)
... that before Shackleford won the 2011 Preakness Stakes, his owners had tried to sell him, but no one wanted to meet their reserve price? (2011-06-01)
... that Shadeed, an American-bred, British-trained Thoroughbred racehorse with an Arabic name, set a course record at Ascot when he won the 1985 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes? (2012-03-15)
... that, with his first entrant, California Chrome, 77-year-old Art Sherman became the oldest horse trainer to ever win the Kentucky Derby? (2014-05-17)
... that the British racehorse Simonsig (pictured) won his début in steeplechase by 49 lengths, then followed that up with a 35-length victory a few days later? (2013-03-18)
... that Sir Thomas, a racehorse purchased by George, Prince of Wales, became the first horse owned by a member of the British Royal Family to win the Derby Stakes? (2012-02-16)
... that a Skyscraper won the Epsom Derby of 1789? (2012-02-21)
... that Hall of Fame jockey Tod Sloan was the "Yankee Doodle" in the George M. Cohan Broadway musical "Little Johnny Jones" and the basis for Ernest Hemingway's short story "My Old Man"? (2006-01-31)
... that American handicapper George E. Smith won $115,000 on one horse race in 1891, the largest payout recorded in the US to that date? (2010-06-29)
... that George William Smith not only represented New Zealand in both codes of rugby football but was also a successful athlete winning fourteen national titles as a sprinter and hurdler? (2006-08-15)
... that in 1973, jockey Robyn Smith won a race while riding a horse named after her? (2021-03-07)
... that the commotion following the racehorse Smolensko's victory at the 1813 Derby Stakes resulted in an overthrown phaeton and a broken arm amongst the spectators? (2012-02-08)
... that Snurge was the first maiden to win the St. Leger Stakes for 77 years and retired as the biggest money winner in European horseracing? (2012-06-01)
... that the 1979 British Classic St. Leger Stakes was won by a 20/1 long-shot, the French Thoroughbred Son of Love? (2014-01-07)
... that the winner of the 1831 Derby Stakes, Spaniel, was also the smallest horse in the race? (2012-02-04)
... that the Thoroughbred Spark was a gift to Samuel Ogle from Lord Baltimore regifted from the Prince of Wales? (2016-04-14)
... that in 2010, the filly Special Duty was awarded the victory in the British Classic 1000 Guineas and in its French equivalent despite being the second horse to cross the finish line in both races? (2012-07-09)
... that the racehorse Speightstown (pictured) sold for US$2 million as a yearling? (2016-07-21)
... that Squirrel was the damsire of seven British Classic-winning Thoroughbred racehorses? (2013-05-18)
... that the racehorse St. Frusquin lost the 1896 Epsom Derby by merely a neck to his brother Persimmon, whose winning time of 2:42.0 set a new Derby record? (2012-04-03)
... that in 1983, the Irish Thoroughbred Stanerra became the first European-trained racehorse to win the Japan Cup? (2013-10-04)
... that racehorse Stay Thirsty's win in the 2011 Travers Stakes made him a front-runner for top American three-year-old colt honors? (2011-09-11)
... that Susan Stover has received multiple awards for her research into the causes and prevention of performance-related injuries in racehorses? (2016-09-13)
... that the filly Sun Stream narrowly won the 1945 Epsom Oaks by "a small head"? (2012-09-11)
... that the inaugural King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes in 1951, with the then-largest prize ever in British horse racing, was won by Supreme Court? (2012-09-28)
... that in 1848, Surplice became the first racehorse to win both the Derby and the St. Leger Stakes since 1800? (2012-01-21)
... that Imperial Call, winner of the 1996 Cheltenham Gold Cup, was trained by one-legged Korean War veteran Fergie Sutherland? (2013-02-21)
... that Suzuka Mambo was a Japanese race horse sired by the American 1989 Kentucky Derby winner Sunday Silence? (2016-11-28)
... that African-American groom Eddie Sweat is depicted with Secretariat in a life-sized statue at the Kentucky Horse Park? (2009-09-05)
... that American jockey Steve Cauthen rode Tap On Wood in the 2,000 Guineas Stakes in 1979 to win the first of ten British Classic victories in his career? (2014-01-07)
... that the British racehorse Teenoso won the 1983 Derby Stakes with the slowest winning time of this race in the 20th century? (2012-09-13)
... that after the 1860 Derby winner Thormanby died suddenly at age 18, its tail was mounted as a whisk in the hall of racehorse trainer Mathew Dawson's house? (2012-01-15)
... that Noble Threewitt worked for 75 years training Thoroughbred racehorses before retiring on his 96th birthday? (2007-08-31)
... that when the filly Tiffin retired from racing in 1929, the press described her as "the fastest horse in the world, irrespective of age or sex"? (2012-09-17)
... that racehorse Tipperary Tim won the 1928 Grand National at odds of 100-1? (2021-11-18)
... that after winning the 1819 Derby Stakes, the racehorse Tiresias overcame his jockey's restraints, left the racecourse and galloped into town? (2012-02-02)
... that jockey Greville Starkey made a two-fingered gesture to rival Pat Eddery when To-Agori-Mou won the 1981 St. James's Palace Stakes? (2013-11-03)
... that Tranquil Star is the only mare to have won the double of the Caulfield Stakes, now known as the Yalumba Stakes, and the Cox Plate? (2010-07-24)
... that the British racehorse Tristan travelled to France and won the Grand Prix de Deauville three years in a row? (2012-03-07)
... that after his victory in 1802, Tyrant was described by a contemporary sports writer as "one of the worst horses that ever won a Derby"? (2012-02-07)
... that Czech jockey Josef Váňa won his sixth Velká pardubická steeplechase at the age of 56? (2009-10-23)
... that Sjerstin Vermeulen has won Paralympic medals in swimming and equestrian? (2021-09-01)
... that in 2011, Victoire Pisa became the first Japanese-trained Thoroughbred racehorse to win "the world's richest race", the Dubai World Cup? (2013-01-03)
... that in 1955, Vimy became the first foreign horse to win the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes, and captured the largest prize in British horse-racing that year? (2012-09-27)
... that in 1854, the filly Virago (pictured) won ten of the eleven races she entered, including the 1000 Guineas, the Goodwood Cup, the Nassau Stakes, the Yorkshire Oaks, and the Doncaster Cup? (2012-03-16)
... that the a match between Voltigeur and The Flying Dutchman (see painting) drew 100,000 spectators, the largest crowd at the Knavesmire since 1759? (2012-01-13)
... that when Waxy won the 1793 Derby Stakes, more than half of the competing racehorses were his siblings sired by Pot-8-Os? (2012-01-28)
... that Robert Grosvenor, 1st Marquess of Westminster (pictured) is reputed to have thrown either a Bible or a Prayer Book at the head of King George IV? (2010-04-24)
... that 1810 Derby winner Whalebone had a 16-year career as a stud, which ended with a fatal injury sustained while covering a mare? (2012-01-24)
... that the 1815 Derby winner Whisker (pictured) was said to be "as near perfection as a horse could be"? (2012-02-21)
... that Thoroughbred horse trainer Frank Y. Whiteley, Jr. is a United States' Racing Hall of Fame inductee? (2007-05-31)
... that Joseph E. Widener, a major figure in U.S.Thoroughbred horse racing, lost his elder brother and nephew in the Titanic disaster? (2007-01-18)
... that the American journalist George Wilkes (d. 1885) was one of the men who introduced parimutuel betting into the United States? (2010-02-14)
... that Florence Nagle and Norah Wilmot were among the first women licensed as racehorse trainers in Britain, after Nagle won a Court of Appeal ruling in 1966? (2014-11-11)
... that despite not initially being selected for the 2020 Summer Paralympics, British equestrian Georgia Wilson won two bronze medals at the Games? (2021-09-21)
... that Winning Colors is one of only three fillies to have won the Kentucky Derby? (2006-12-03)
... that the inaugural running of the British Classic 2,000 Guineas Stakes was won by the colt Wizard in 1809? (2012-12-31)
... that 2018 Queen's Plate winner Wonder Gadot was named for Wonder Woman actress Gal Gadot? (2018-07-20)
... that the thoroughbred racehorse Workforce broke the Epsom Derby course record time in only his third ever race? (2010-06-10)
... that the winnings from the 1975 Yellow Sam betting coup were paid out in the form of over a hundred sacks of IR£1 notes? (2007-09-27)
... that Hall of Fame jockey Jorge Velásquez won the Young America Stakes four times; in 1978 with Spectacular Bid, in 1979 with Koluctoo Bay, in 1980 with Lord Avie and in 1987 aboard Firery [sic] Ensign? (2009-10-19)
... that the racehorse Young Eclipse, winner of the second Derby ever held, later sired a second horse named Young Eclipse, who came second in the 1802 Derby? (2012-02-03)
... that Your Majesty (pictured) won the St. James's Palace Stakes and the St. Leger Stakes and earned £19,268 in 1908, helping Persimmon and Jack Joel become the leading sire and the champion owner that year? (2012-09-20)
... that sports writer Vic Ziegel co-wrote The Non-Runner's Book, which satirized the sport of marathon running? (2010-08-04)