Ogden Phipps (1908-1992) was a world-class mover and shaker, the patriarch of the first family of American Racing. Phipps was a founding member of the New York Racing Association and a longtime chairman of the Jockey Club. He bred and owned nine champions, including Hall of Famers Buckpasser, Pers...
Except for Triple Crown heroes American Pharoah (2015) and Justify (2018), no horse has won the Preakness Stakes (G1) and the Belmont Stakes (G1) since Afleet Alex did it 20 years ago. If not for a rough trip in the Kentucky Derby (G1), Afleet Alex would have swept the series. The three were extreme...
Baltimore’s nickname is Charm City, and the charm of its signature race is that if the Kentucky Derby (G1) winner shows up, there’s a chance for a Triple Crown. Times change, and no longer is the Preakness an automatic destination for the Derby champion. Beaten Derby favorite Journalism the one ...
A Kentucky Derby trophy, the Holy Grail of thoroughbred racing, has eluded many all-time greats. Steve Asmussen, winningest trainer in North American history, also holds the record for Derby futility (0-for-26). Superpowers Godolphin and Coolmore have been chasing the Kentucky Derby in vain for deca...
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