The Melbourne Cup may be billed as “the race that stops a nation,” but it’s largely ignored outside Australia. That’s too bad because it’s a longer race than The Belmont Stakes, which is a test of stamina. The Melbourne Cup is considered “the staying championship of the world.” Anyway, if you’re a casual racing fan [...]
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Original drawing by G.W. Hughey@2008 gwh/art A feminist icon from 1980 passed away quietly a few weeks ago at the truly ripe old age of 31. Genuine Risk caused a sensation when she beat the boys at the 1980 Kentucky Derby. She almost won The Preakness, except for a controversy with the winner Codex. And [...]
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