Horse Racing – Page 13

Rich Strike Is Resting, but He’s Not Done Racing

An 80-1 shot who won this year’s Kentucky Derby, Rich Strike is preparing to race as a 4-year-old. “He is twice the horse that he was in May,” his trainer said.

By Joe Drape

Content Type: Personal Profile Horse Racing Horses internal-sub-only Jockey Club, The Records and Achievements Windsor (Conn)

Farewell to the Horse Who May Have Been America’s Oldest Thoroughbred

Rush may have been the longest-lived thoroughbred in American history when he died at 39. For three decades, his owner said, “He would fight for me and I would fight for him.”

By Mike Wilson

Breeders' Cup (Horse Races) Horse Racing Horses Keeneland Race Course Kentucky Prat, Flavien Sadler, John

Flightline, Undefeated in Six Races, Romps at the Breeders’ Cup

The 4-year-old colt, never seriously challenged in six starts, won by 8 ¼ lengths. His owners must decide whether to keep racing him or retire him to the breeding barn.

By Joe Drape

Breeders' Cup (Horse Races) Content Type: Personal Profile Flightline Horse Racing Horses Keeneland Race Course Lexington (Ky) Prat, Flavien

Is Flightline the Greatest Thoroughbred Since Secretariat?

The 4-year-old colt is undefeated in five races, winning by an average of more than 10 lengths. The Breeders’ Cup Classic on Saturday will be his first big moment in the spotlight.

By Joe Drape