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The article offers information on the thoroughbred horse named Secretariat in the U.S. It notes that the regal thoroughbred has a neck like a buffalo, a back as broad as a sofa and his chest is so deep and wide that it takes a custom-made girth. However, it states that despite the horse's built, he has finished first in 11 of 14 races and won 804,202 dollars since last July 4, 1973 more than any other single competitor in any sport in 1972 as a mere two-year-old. Moreover, it mentions that Secretariat is the first winner of the American horse racing in Belmont.

The article focuses on the thoroughbred race horse California Chrome. The horse's status as the favorite in the 2014 Kentucky Derby is examined, and contrasted with his breeding by lower-priced horses and the inexperience in the sport of his owners Steve Coburn and Perry Martin. Training of California Chrome by Art Sherman, a trainer in his 70s, is examined. California Chrome is cited as an example of the unpredictability of the Kentucky Derby.

The article offers information on the racing horse Spend A Buck. The horse was up for sale by owner Dennis Diaz, but it was deemed not good to be sold after inspection by a veterinarian. The rejection would later become a blessing for Spend A Buck made the third-fastest Kentucky Derby ever run including the fastest opening mile in Derby history. His winning time was only 4/5 of a second off Secretariat's 1973 Derby record and a second behind Northern Dancer's second fastest time of 2 minutes flat in 1964.

The article reports on the victory of race horse Sunny's Halo, trained by David Cross, in the 109th running of the Kentucky Derby held in May 1983. Cross confesses that he kept Sunny's Halo working despite the sore legs of the colt. In a deal with Sunny's Halo owner, David Foster, Cross gets 10 percent of his earnings on the racetrack and the sale of Sunny's Halo as a breeding stallion for 3,900 U.S. dollars. Sunny's Halo defeated derby horses Marfa, Total Departure, Balboa Native, Desert Wine and Delahoussaye.

The article highlights the Travers Stakes at Saratoga, New York on August 21, 1982 where two colts, Conquistador Cielo and Aloma's Ruler battled every step of the way. It indicates how deep into the stretch Aloma's Ruler lapped on Cielo and both tired gave way to Runaway Groom who won with Cielo coming in third beaten. It cites the Conquistador Cielo syndicate who paid 910,000 U.S. each for shares in Cielo making him the most expensive horse in history. Syndicate members are now sending mares to Cielo to protect their investment.

The article focuses on female racing horses Dahlia and Allez France. It highlights the fillies' triumphs against a field dominated by colts. Dahlia is owned by Texan billionaire Nelson Bunker Hunt while Allez France belongs to art dealer Daniel Wildenstein. The two fillies have met six times which Allez France had all won.

The article discusses the Richest Match Race of the Century between Chris Evert, the horse, and Miss Musket for a winner-take-all purse of 350,000 U.S. dollars in 1974. The confrontation was considered a classic for Miss Musket was the best 3-year-old filly in the West, having won seven of eight races at California tracks while Chris Evert won seven of nine starts in the East and the 3-year-old fillies Triple Crown. The final result of the race was the winning of Chris Evert over Miss Musket by 50 lengths.

The article focuses on an issue concerning the fertility of racehorses Secretariat and Riva Ridge in 1974, and the impact of such issue on their syndicate investors. The results of the fertility test are expected to be released on March 1. California oilman Howard B. Keck decided to pull out his investment worth 35,000 U.S. dollars after learning about the issue.

The article describes how Carry Back, the horse co-owned by horse trainer Jack Price and Katherine Price won the 87th running of the Kentucky Derby Week in Louisville, Kentucky on May 6, 1961. Carry Back won over its contenders Globemaster, Crozier, and Four-and-Twenty. According to Carry Back's jockey John Sellers, Carry Back is well balanced and has everything in the right places despite not being outstanding and only gives its best performance three-eighths and a half mile after the start.

The article discusses the chances of the top 2-year-old horses Tomy Lee and First Landing to win at the sixth Garden State Stakes in Cherry Hill, New Jersey in October 1958. It says that it will take the best effort of Tomy Lee to beat First Landing at the Garden State Stakes. According to the author, First Landing is going to win the upcoming race by defeating all the other top colts in the land. The inconclusive results of the Champagne Stakes in Belmont, New York are also discussed.

The article focuses on the Thoroughbred breeding syndicates. A syndicate is created when a race horse owner takes in a number of partners to share in the risk of owning of a stallion who can either be infertile or produce less than ideal offsprings. A share owner has several options when he/she joins the syndicate. He can have his mares breed with the stallion each year for free, sell or exchange his breeding season for a season to another stallion, or sell his share in the stallion anytime for a profit.

The article presents a profile of racehorse trainer Horace Allyn "Jimmy" Jones. The author describes Jones as affable and garrulous, able to hobnob with high society. Jones trains the horses from the Calumet Farm stable in Lexington, Kentucky, the leading money-winning stable in the U.S. with total earnings of 13 million U.S. dollars. Calumet Farms' exceptional success has led to the stable being called as the "New York Yankees of racing."

The article focuses on the controversy over result of the horse racing competition between Jewel's Reward owned by Elizabeth Arden Graham and Tim Tarn owned by Lucille Markey at Flamingo Stakes in Hialeah, Florida in March 1958. Tim Tam is finally declared winner after previously declaring Jewel's Reward as the winner in the competition. The judges ascertained that Jewel's Reward fouled Tim Tarn in the process of competing for the first place.

The article discusses the selection of horses for the 1958 Kentucky Derby and other U.S. horse racing events. It states that as of September 1957, no clear cut winners have emerged among the two-year-olds currently featured, but that over the next month and a half, one is expected. Potential candidates cited include Hoop Jr., Greek Game, and Alhambra. An explanation of the training and breeding methods used, a description of the competitive business of horse trading, and some recommendations on various possible winners, follows.

This section offers news briefs about sports. The son of Bull Lea, the race horse name Iron Liege, has won the 1957 Kentucky Derby. Students from Princeton University are playing with the Pluto Platter frisbees manufactured by California-based Wham-O Manufacturing Co. A replica of the Pilgrim ship Mayflower, to be led by mariner Alan Villiers, will travel from England to the New World.

The article reports that Calumet Farm's race horse Iron Liege has won the 83rd Kentucky Derby held in Louisville, Kentucky. Iron Liege was just a substitute for Gen. Duke which injured his foot. Iron Liege was ridden by jockey Willie Hartack and trained by Jimmy Jones. Other horses that competed in the 1957 Kentucky Derby were Federal Hill, Bold Ruler and Gallant Man.

The article discusses the success of the thoroughbred named Swaps in the horse racing scene in the U.S., which was named Horse of the Year for 1956. It says that Swaps resumed training and accomplished the amazing feat of breaking four world's records in 1956. According to the author, Swaps won the Horse of the Year recognition based mainly on the record of its accomplishments. The rivalry between Swaps and Nashua in 1955 and the dominance of Bold Ruler in the 2-year-old scene are also discussed.

The article discusses how to select a future winner at the 1956 yearling sales which is held at several places like Keeneland, Saratoga or Del Mar. The author notes that perfect conformation is the ideal when buying a potential winner, that is, a horse that presents the impression of perfect symmetry and balance. The champion race horse Discovery is an example of ideal conformation packed with a great disposition, courage and speed, and a racing brain. Another example of perfect conformation is 7-year-old bay Tom Fool.

The article focuses on the unexpected victory of a horse named Onion over Secretariat in the Whitney Stakes in Saratoga, New York in August 1973. Secretariat is owned by Penny Tweedy, trained by Lucien Laurin and was driven by jockey Ron Turcotte. It mentions the 200,000-dollar prize money provided by the company Marlboro and its plan to promote a special match race between Secretariat and Riva Ridge at Belmonte Park on September 15. Onion trainer Allen Jerkens claimed he did not expect his horse to win.

The article features horse jockey Eric Guerin. For the 48-year-old rider, the first Saturday of May 1953 will forever haunt him as his mount, Native Dancer lost a race for the first time after eleven straight wins. Both of them were named to the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame, the horse in 1963, the jockey nine years later. Although Guerin never retired, weight problems have made him choosy in his rides.

The article deals with the victory of the race horse named Secretariat and trainer Lucien Laurin in the Triple Crown race that was held at the Arlington Park in Chicago, Illinois in July 1973. It mentions that the horse competed against famed horses Twenty Grand, Whirlaway, Johnstown and Iron Liege. It also states that Secretariat was miles in front of the opponents and he was able to set an extraordinary record which knocked 2 (3/5) seconds off the time for the mile and a half.

The article focuses on the victory of a colt named Angle Light in New York's Wood Memorial, the final major eastern test for three-year-old colts hoping to qualify to Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby in Louisville on May 5, 1973. Angle Light upset his stable-mate and Kentucky Derby favorite Secretariat who only finished third place. Santa Anita Derby winner Sham placed second. Issues facing the participation of Angle Light in Kentucky Derby is also noted.

The article discusses the outcome of the 1973 Arkansas Derby week held at the Oaklawn Park, a horse racing track being managed by Charles Cella in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Aside from Cella, the biggest winner of the week was Ponderosa Steak House mogul Dan Lasater, the leading horse owner in the U.S. Lasater's horses Game Lad and Pleasure Castle lost to Impecunious in the Derby, but his team won five of the six other races they entered including The Trail's End, the last race at Oaklawn 1973.

The article focuses on I'm Irving, a racehorse owned by Maryland pharmacist Irvin David. Between 1970 and 1972, I'm Irving has only won once. He is still loved by people despite his eccentricities. The author highlights the need for racing to have all the I'm Irvings and the people who own I'm Irvings. David attributed his start into racing to an owner whom he used to sell photofinish pills at his pharmacy. He believes that he has able to survive as a racehorse owner by making more deals such as working an arrangement for Irving's hardwood flooring.

The article reports that contender Riva Ridge led the pack of horses in the 98th Kentucky Derby in 1972. Ne Le Hace and Hold Your Peace horses ended second and third places, respectively. The horse, Riva Ridge is being trained by Lucien Laurin, who has been criticized for limiting the cot's pre-Derby games to three. In the previous season, Riva Ridge won seven of its nine starts.

The article focuses on the 100th anniversary season of the Grand Circuit, a league of harness racing in the U.S. in June 1971. The league which is also called the Roarin' Grand has 22 member tracks in 11 states and two Canadian provinces, and is predicted to generate about four million dollars by the end of the season. It cites the records set by a horse named Dan Patch on the Grand Circuit from 1900 to 1909. It states the contribution of Roosevelt Raceway to the revival of harness racing after the struggles between 1910 and 1940.

The article features Canonero, a Kentucky bred colt owned by Pedro Baptista. Canonero was bred by Edward Benjamin and a Venezuelan agent, Luis Navas bought Canonero for 1,200 U.S. dollars at the 1969 Keeneland Fall Sales. Navas shipped the colt to Venezuela and sold Canonero to Pedro Baptista. Canonero was trained by Juan Arias and had competed and won at various racing competitions which include the Kentucky Derby and the Peakness. He has established a name in the American racing and will be running off with the Triple Crown in the U.S. racing.

The article focuses on racehorses that are expected to compete in the 1971 Florida Derby and may be poised to give Kentucky Derby favorite Hoist The Flag a good fight. The Florida Derby starts with a race of other animals that include camels, yaks and zebras who stand to win 100 pounds of honey. Eastern Fleet from Calumet Farm beat Executioner and put the latter out of running for the Kentucky Derby. Information on other contenders, including entries from Calumet Farms, is also provided.

The article profiles jockey William "Bill" Shoemaker who broke the record of Johnny Longden when he earned his 6,033rd victory in September 1970. Shoemaker broke the record when he competed at the California track Del Mar atop a little-known horse named Derby Day Boy. Among Shoemaker's nearest active competitors are Bill Hartack and Walter Blum. When asked if Shoemaker was excited about his win, Del Mar Vice President (VP) Clement Hirsch says the jockey does not get excited, he does not get mad, he just wins races.

The article discusses the highlights of the 191st Derby Stakes in Epsom, England and the 102nd Belmont Stakes in New York. At Epsom, thoroughbred Nijinsky owned by Charlie Engelhard won its eighth straight Derby, while High Echelon owned by Ethel D. Jacobs emerged as the champion of the Belmont Stakes. The article cites that the difficult terrain and better stamina of the horses at the Epsom Downs race course made it more exciting to watch than the race at Belmont Stakes.

The article discusses the highlights of the 96th Kentucky Derby in 1970. It presents a brief profile of Robert Lehmann, owner of Derby champion thoroughbred, Dust Commander. Observers note that Dust Commander's win at the Derby was a major upset since he and Jockey Mike Manganello were not included in the list of possible winners. Prior to the Kentucky Derby, Dust Commander won in the Blue Grass Stakes on April 23, 1970 while Lehmann was on a tiger hunt in the India-Nepal border.

The article previews the 96th Kentucky Derby horse racing event in April 1970. It points out the failure of any outstanding contender for the 1970 title to emerge during the winter and spring semi-classics. Also examined are the performances of several racehorses including Personality owned by Hirsch Jacobs, Silent Screen, Cassie Red and Holy Land. According to trainer MacKenzie Miller, horses tend to develop in amazing ways during the time of the year.

The article focuses on the horse racing industry in the U.S. It discusses how horse racing has endured the recession with people not only paying their way to enjoy the race but carrying enough cash to bet on their favorite race horses. It details how the 7 billion U.S. dollar industry contributes to the national economy. The article highlights the financial performance of American horse racing in 1969.

The article focuses on the horse Ring for Nurse owned by Don Le Vine and its prospects for the Kentucky Derby horse race. The Sapling Stakes horse race at Monmouth Park in New Jersey in August 1969 was the horse's fifth straight victory and where his earnings rose to more than 125,000 dollars. Le Vine and his partners bought the horse in June 1969 for less than one-fifth of that amount. The author also describes how nobody seemed interested in the horse before it was purchased by Le Vine because of its defeat in its first three races.

The article reports on race horse Silent Screen's victory at the Arlington-Washington Futurity held in Chicago, Illinois. Silent Screen won the race by eight lengths with a time of 1:22 3/5. The win made Silent Screen a likely competitor for the Kentucky Derby and improved the horse's reputation as the best two-year-old thoroughbred. It was the first night race at a major track in the U.S. and was sponsored by Marje Lindheimer Everett, owner of the Chicago Thoroughbred Enterprises Inc.

The article discusses the reason behind the decision of Francis Murray Patrick McMahon concerning the participation of his horse named Majestic Prince in the Belmont Stakes horse race in New York on June 7, 1969. Trainer Johnny Longden and adviser Leslie Combs have advised McMahon not to allow Majestic Prince to participate. Combs believes that McMahon is being pressured to race at Belmont. The horse is currently training and attempting to regain additional weight.

The article discusses the Preakness Stakes horse race which took place at the Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland in May 1969. It states that the winner of the event was Majestic Prince, which defeated Arts and Letters. Prince is cited as the only thoroughbred in history to win the first two events of the Triple Crown. Despite these victories, he will not compete at the third event in Belmont, California. According to his trainer, Johnny Longden, and owner, Frank McMahon, Prince needs time to rest and recuperate.