The Belmont Stakes is known as the “test of champions” because of its 1 ½ mile distance. This was once true but may no longer be so. A mile and a half is the classic distance in Europe and the ability of a racehorse to stay this route is considered a mark of high distinction. Unfortunately, [...]

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Winning the American Triple Crown of horse racing is sometimes referred to as one of the most difficult feats in sports. The facts bear out this assertion. But is the task as hard to achieve as winning the English Triple Crown? While there has been an American Triple Crown winner 11.8 percent of the time–beginning with Sir Barton’s [...]

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