Kentucky Derby favorite Nyquist is a thoroughbred

In horse racing, a thoroughbred is a breed of horse that is bred for speed and endurance. Thoroughbreds are used in horse racing, carriage driving, and other field sports.

Nyquist, the favorite for the Kentucky Derby this year, is considered a thoroughbred. Nyquist was born on December 26th, 2014, at Keeneland racecourse in Lexington, Kentucky. He is named after the Detroit Red Wings hockey player Gustav Nyquist.

Nyquist's sire is Uncle Mo, who was voted North America's Champion Two-Year-Old Colt in 2010. Uncle Mo was also second in the voting for Eclipse Award for Horse of the Year. Nyquist's dam is Leslie's Lady, who won four races before being retired to stud.

Nyquist made his racing debut on August 15th, 2015, at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York. He raced in a six-furlong maiden race and finished third behind Exaggerator and Swipe. In his next race on October 3rd at Keeneland Race Course he ran in a one-mile maiden race and finished first by two lengths.

After two wins in three starts as a 2-year-old Nyquist was made the 3-1 favorite for the 2016 Kentucky Derby. On May 7th he will try to win the first jewel of US Racing's Triple Crown.

American Pharoah is the first Triple Crown winner in 37 years; he's a thoroughbred too

In horse racing, the Triple Crown is an accomplishment that has been accomplished only by 12 horses in history. The term "Triple Crown" is used to describe a horse that has won three races: the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes. The most recent Triple Crown winner was Affirmed in 1978.

However, on Saturday, June 6th, 2015, American Pharoah became the first Triple Crown winner in 37 years when he won the Belmont Stakes. This thoroughbred colt is owned by Ahmed Zayat and was bred by Bob Baffert.

American Pharoah's victory at the Belmont Stakes was very exciting and historic. He overcame long odds of 6-5 to win while becoming the first horse to do so since Affirmed in 1978. In order to win the Triple Crown, American Pharoah had to win three grueling races in just five weeks.

The first race of the Triple Crown was the Kentucky Derby on May 2nd. American Pharoah started off as a favorite but did not have an easy time winning; he pulled away from the pack in the last few strides to cross the finish line first.

The second race of the Triple Crown was the Preakness Stakes on May 16th. This race is much shorter than the Kentucky Derby (just 9.5 furlongs), and many people believed that it would be an easy victory for American Pharoah. However, he ended up having to battle hard to win by a neck over Dortmund.

The final race of the Triple Crown was the Belmont Stakes on June 6th. Many people thought that American Pharoah would easily win this race since it was his third race in five weeks and no other horse had ever succeeded in winning all three races of the Triple Crown. However, American Pharaoh still had to run his heart out and barely managed to win by a margin of three-and-a-half lengths over runner-up Frosted.

After American Pharaoh's victory at Belmont Stakes, there was pandemonium among racing fans everywhere; this thoroughbred really captured everyone's hearts with his amazing feats! Ahmed Zayat even tearfully thanked everyone who had helped him achieve this amazing feat (including jockey Victor Espinoza).

The Breeders' Cup is coming to Del Mar Racetrack in November; it's the world's richest horse race and only thoroughbreds can compete

The Breeders' Cup, the world's richest horse race, is coming to Del Mar Racetrack in November. This year's event is especially significant, as it will be the first time that the Breeders' Cup has been hosted at a West Coast track.

Only thoroughbreds can compete in the Breeders' Cup; this means that all of the horses in the race must be registered with one of North America's two Thoroughbred racing organizations, Jockey Club or Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society.

There are a number of different races that take place as part of the Breeders' Cup, with varying distances and levels of difficulty. The Classic is the marquee event of the day, and is run over a distance of 1.5 miles. Other races include the Turf Sprint (6 furlongs), Juvenile Fillies Turf (7 furlongs), Juvenile (7 furlongs), and Mile (1 mile).

The Breeders' Cup is a high-profile event that attracts some of the best horses in the world. In order to qualify for this year's race, a horse must have earned at least $600,000 in winnings. As a result, only the strongest and most accomplished horses make it to the starting gate.

This year's edition of the Breeders' Cup looks to be particularly exciting, with several high-quality competitors set to compete. Ghostzapper, who won last year's Classic race, will be looking to defend his title, while other top contenders include Bayern and Shared Belief.

Del Mar Racetrack is an excellent venue for the Breeders' Cup, and I'm sure that fans from all over will flock to Southern California for this prestigious event. With so much money on the line, you can be sure that these horses will give it their all!

Eclipse Awards are given out every year to the best thoroughbred racehorses in America

The Eclipse Awards are given out every year to the best thoroughbred racehorses in America. The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) gives these awards out, and they are known as one of the most prestigious awards in horse racing. The Eclipse Awards were first given out in 1971, and they have been awarded every year since then with the exception of 1994.

There are a variety of different Eclipse Awards that can be given out, but the most prestigious award is the Horse of the Year award. This award is given to the best thoroughbred racehorse in America, and it is considered to be the highest honor that a racehorse can receive. The Horse of the Year award has been given out since 1971, and there have been a total of 33 horses who have won it.

The other major Eclipse Award is for Champion Male or Female Racehorse of the Year. This award is also given to the best thoroughbred racehorse in America, but it is only given to horses that are male or female. There have been a total of 23 horses who have won this award since it was first given out in 1971.

There are also a number of other Eclipse Awards that can be given out, including awards for top jockey, top trainer, and top owner. These awards are not quite as prestigious as the Horse of the Year award or the Champion Male or Female Racehorse of the Year award, but they are still seen as being quite important in horse racing circles.

The Thoroughbred by James Herriot is a must-read for any racing fan

In The Thoroughbred, James Herriot tells the story of two champion racehorses: Arkle and Mill Reef.

Arkle was an Irish thoroughbred who dominated the racing scene in the 1960s. He was undefeated in eighteen races, and is considered one of the greatest racehorses of all time.

Mill Reef was an English thoroughbred who had an even more impressive racing career. He was undefeated in twenty-one races, and won some of the most prestigious races in Europe.

Both horses were beloved by their fans, and their stories are sure to entertain any racing fan. If you're looking for a good read about some of the greatest racehorses of all time, then be sure to check out The Thoroughbred.