Tag: Thoroughbred racing
AP Sportlight
May 19
1910 — Cy Young, the career leader in major...
AP Sportlight
May 18
1920 — Man o’ War, ridden by Clarence Kummer,...
Horse racing has more questions than answers post-Preakness
BALTIMORE — After a week dominated by the failed drug test of trainer Bob Baffert's Kentucky Derby-winning Medina Spirit, horse racing enjoyed a rare...
Bob Baffert’s Concert Tour a disappointing 9th in Preakness
BALTIMORE — For all the hype surrounding Medina Spirit coming off his victory at the Kentucky Derby, fellow Bob Baffert-trained Concert Tour was a...
AP Sportlight
May 17
1875 — Aristides wins the first Kentucky Derby by...
Analysis: Picking Medina Spirit in Preakness is a shaky play
The conversation this week should be about how Medina Spirit ran a sensational race at the Kentucky Derby, raving about how the horse’s rags-to-riches...
AP Sportlight
May 16
1884 — Isaac Murphy, a black jockey and one...
Rombauer crosses finish line first at Preakness
BALTIMORE — Rombauer romped to an upset victory in the Preakness on Saturday, denying Kentucky Derby winner Medina Sprint the chance at a Triple...
AP Sportlight
May 15
1937 — War Admiral, ridden by Charles Kurtsinger, battles...
AP Sportlight
May 14
1913 — Washington’s Walter Johnson gives up a run...
