Nijinsky (Nijinsky II in North America) entered the British pantheon of flat racing long before he earned the British Triple Crown. Nijinsky’s fans fell in love with him when he was a two yea…
On the eve of the Belmont Stakes and as yet another horse tries to win the elusive Triple Crown, LIFE remembers the great Johnny Longden's life and his career as a jockey and trainer.
Nijinsky (Nijinsky II in North America) entered the British pantheon of flat racing long before he earned the British Triple Crown. Nijinsky’s fans fell in love with him when he was a two yea…
J. R. Hart -Portrait of a Jockey on a Horse-Triple Crown Winner-19th century Oil painting British School Oil painting on canvas - Signed and dated 1853 Canvas size : 14 x 18" - Frame size 17x21"
In Kentucky's bluegrass & limestone, where I spent 10 years of my youth, there is one day that has been sacred, every single year, since 1875 : the first Saturday in May. Derby Day. In fact, the year we moved east from southern California, 1988, I was eight years old, while we'd watched Alysheba's victory in 1987, & I'll never forget watching Winning Colors push her white bridle across the wire with Gary Stevens to become only the 3rd filly in what is now 140 years to wear the roses. She not only led, untouchable save for Forty-Niner's late surge, start to finish, there hasn't been another since. Those of us who don't normally follow racing, even those who don't know a thing about horses, still can't help but stop for "The Greatest Two Minutes In Sports." Both legends & tragedies have unfolded over that mile-and-a-quarter, driven by the breathtaking power of pounding hooves & the stories that run beside them. Just like the athletes, the KY Derby sprung from English roots: the Epsom Derby is the second race in the English Triple Crown (between the 2,000 Guineas & the St. Leger) & remains Britain's richest race. Also run every year, beginning in 1780, this 1.5-mile contest was watched by a Col. Meriwether Lewis Clark, Jr., the grandson of William Clark (yes, as in THE Lewis & Clark!). Apparently, he was so inspired after watching the quirky, but talented British stallion, Cremorne, win the field, upon arriving home (all the cool kids live in KY, naturally), Clark promptly founded the Lousiville Jockey Club to as a fund-raiser to build a great American racetrack. Even more illustrious history, along with guides to whose names we might hear on this year's irresistable call are all at your fingertips at sites like DerbyCraze.com & OnlineDerbyAction.com, where you can peruse your favourite Derby legends as well, and HorseBettingInsider.com, which additionally lets you follow the Triple Crown, the Breeders Cup, & other top stakes races around the world. An American colt names Aristides won the first 1.5-mile KY Derby in front of 10,000 people. He was sired by the British stud, Leamington, out of a mare by the unmatched Lexington (Encore has both stallions in his pedigree), who stood & is buried at the gorgeous Belle Meade Plantation, in south Nashville, TN...which I visited on a whim a few years ago, having no idea of its role in Thoroughbred history! The Derby itself was shortened to its present 1.25-mile distance in 1896 & in 1925, finally became accessible to anyone with a radio. It made its way to television in 1949 & we haven't stopped watching since.
*The 1974 Indianapolis 500, the 1984 Monaco Grand Prix and the 1995 24 Hours of Le Mans form McLaren's Triple Crown. Three historic victories with three iconic lives.* UNIQUE DESIGN FOR A UNIQUE HUMAN BEING This is your chance to have a unique hoodie. Here it is for celebrating those amazing guys and cars in the Formula 1, and not only them – but everyone who wants to wear something special. The hoodie is unisex! If you want to order at least 3 items, please text me before ordering, because the cost of shipping could be cheaper! IF YOU NEED ANY FURTHER INFORMATION, DON'T HESITATE TO DM ME! AND FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: TikTok: wusvroom Instagram: wardrobeuniquest / wusvroom Twitter: WardrobeUniqueS
Nijinsky (Nijinsky II in North America) entered the British pantheon of flat racing long before he earned the British Triple Crown. Nijinsky’s fans fell in love with him when he was a two yea…
*The 1974 Indianapolis 500, the 1984 Monaco Grand Prix and the 1995 24 Hours of Le Mans form McLaren's Triple Crown. Three historic victories with three iconic lives.* UNIQUE DESIGN FOR A UNIQUE HUMAN BEING This is your chance to have a unique hoodie. Here it is for celebrating those amazing guys and cars in the Formula 1, and not only them – but everyone who wants to wear something special. The hoodie is unisex! If you want to order at least 3 items, please text me before ordering, because the cost of shipping could be cheaper! IF YOU NEED ANY FURTHER INFORMATION, DON'T HESITATE TO DM ME! AND FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: TikTok: wusvroom Instagram: wardrobeuniquest / wusvroom Twitter: WardrobeUniqueS
New Mexico horse racing not only impacts the state’s economy, providing a great number of jobs, but also serves as a cornerstone of the state’s culture.
*The 1974 Indianapolis 500, the 1984 Monaco Grand Prix and the 1995 24 Hours of Le Mans form McLaren's Triple Crown. Three historic victories with three iconic lives.* UNIQUE DESIGN FOR A UNIQUE HUMAN BEING This is your chance to have a unique hoodie. Here it is for celebrating those amazing guys and cars in the Formula 1, and not only them – but everyone who wants to wear something special. The hoodie is unisex! If you want to order at least 3 items, please text me before ordering, because the cost of shipping could be cheaper! IF YOU NEED ANY FURTHER INFORMATION, DON'T HESITATE TO DM ME! AND FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: TikTok: wusvroom Instagram: wardrobeuniquest / wusvroom Twitter: WardrobeUniqueS
Nijinsky (Nijinsky II in North America) entered the British pantheon of flat racing long before he earned the British Triple Crown. Nijinsky’s fans fell in love with him when he was a two yea…
Nijinsky (Nijinsky II in North America) entered the British pantheon of flat racing long before he earned the British Triple Crown. Nijinsky’s fans fell in love with him when he was a two yea…
Nijinsky (Nijinsky II in North America) entered the British pantheon of flat racing long before he earned the British Triple Crown. Nijinsky’s fans fell in love with him when he was a two yea…
