Phar Lap - The Greatest Racehorse Ever?

On April 5, 1932, Phar Lap raced his heart out and won the prestigious in the United States at Agua Caliente Racetrack in Tijuana, Mexico. The victory came at a time when Phar Lap was one of the most popular athletes in the world, crossing international borders to compete and amass an impressive record.

For many people, Phar Lap is still considered the greatest racehorse who ever lived. He was fast, agile, and had an incredible endurance that helped him win some of the most challenging races. Phar Lap also became a media sensation due to his humble beginnings as an unassuming colt in New Zealand.

After his win at Agua Caliente Racetrack, Phar Lap went on to compete in a series of high-profile races in the US. In one race he beat War Admiral – who was considered one of the greatest racehorses at the time. His popularity continued to grow, with people coming from all over to see him run.

Sadly, Phar Lap's career was cut short when he died unexpectedly after winning a race in California on April 5, 1932. Some believe that he was poisoned deliberately, although this has never been confirmed. Nevertheless, Phar Lap's legacy lives on and he remains one of the most iconic racehorses in history.

American Pharoah - Triple Crown Winner!

In the 145-year history of the Triple Crown, only 12 horses have accomplished the feat. American Pharoah is the latest addition to that list after winning the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, becoming the first horse in 37 years to win the "Test of Champions" and completing the Triple Crown.

It was a close race at Belmont Park, with American Pharoah holding off a late charge by Madefromlucky to win by a length and a half. The final time was 2:26.65 on a sloppy track.

"He's very special," said jockey Victor Espinoza after crossing the finish line. "He's got something extra."

Now that American Pharoah has won the Triple Crown, he will go down in history as one of horse racing's all-time greats. But what makes his accomplishment even more impressive is that he did it at just 3 years old - making him the youngest Triple Crown winner ever.

The journey to Triple Crown glory began on May 2 at Churchill Downs, where American Pharoah won the Kentucky Derby by one and a half lengths. Two weeks later, he followed up that victory with another wire-to-wire win at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, taking home the Preakness Stakes.

So how did American Pharoah become such a successful racehorse? His owners know their stuff - they include Ahmed Zayat, who also owns 2012 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner Bodemeister; and WinStar Farm, which also bred 2013 Belmont Stakes winner Palace Malice. Trainer Bob Baffert has also been credited with helping to bring out the best in American Pharoah.

No matter who is ultimately responsible forAmerican Pharoah's success, there's no doubt that this horse is something special - and we can expect to see plenty more of him in future races. Congratulations to all involved in this incredible accomplishment!

Secretariat - The Most Dominant Racehorse Ever?

In any horse racing conversation, Secretariat is sure to come up. He was a chestnut colt who raced in the early 1970s and was simply amazing. He still holds the record for the fastest time in the Belmont Stakes, and many people consider him to be the most dominant racehorse of all time.

Secretariat was born on March 30th, 1970 at Meadow Stables in Doswell, Virginia. His sire was Bold Ruler and his dam was Somethingroyal. He was trained by Lucien Laurin and ridden by Ron Turcotte.

In 1973, Secretariat won the Triple Crown - a feat that had not been accomplished since Citation did it in 1948. He won the Kentucky Derby by 31 lengths, the Preakness Stakes by 12 lengths, and then capped it off with a victory at the Belmont Stakes where he set a new track record. His time of 2:24 still stands as the record today.

Secretariat retired from racing after his Triple Crown victory and went on to become a successful breeding stallion. His offspring have included horses like A Shin Hikari, Red Bullet, and Da'Tara.

So what made Secretariat so special? Many experts believe it was his athleticism and his sheer dominance on the racetrack. He never really had a close call - he would just bolt out ahead of the competition and never look back. And while he may have been born with natural talent, he also worked extremely hard during his training sessions. Laurin always pushed him to do his best, and as a result Secretariat became one of the greatest racehorses of all time.

Justify Wins the Triple Crown!

In one of the most exciting horse races in years, Justify became the 13th Triple Crown winner on Saturday, June 9th, 2018. Justify, a chestnut colt, ran neck and neck with Bolt d'Oro for most of the race but pulled away in the final strides to win by a half-length.

This was Justify's first race as a three-year-old, and just his sixth start overall. He is only the second undefeated Triple Crown winner, after Seattle Slew in 1977.

The first two legs of the Triple Crown are the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes. Justify won both of those races by more than two lengths. The third leg is the Belmont Stakes, which is run at a distance of 1-1/2 miles (12 furlongs).

Justify's victory in the Belmont Stakes was not a sure thing. His odds were 3-5 going into the race, while his opponents were given much longer odds. In fact, there were some people who thought that he should not have even been entered in the race because he had not raced at that distance before.

But Bob Baffert, Justify's trainer, had faith in his horse. "I really didn't think about it until we got to New York and all of the pressure started coming and I said 'Wow, this is for real,'" Baffert said after Saturday's race.

Baffert also credited his assistant trainer Justin Zayat with helping him prepare Justify for the Belmont Stakes. "Justin did an amazing job getting him here; he just doesn't know how to lose," Baffert said.

What's Next for These Legendary Racehorses?

As the saying goes, all good things must come to an end. And for some of the most legendary racehorses in history, their time at the top is now over. So what's next for these famous horses?

For California Chrome, the answer is likely retirement. The horse has had a long and successful career, and at age six, it's probably time to call it quits. There's no shame in that – he's accomplished more than most horses could ever hope to.

As for Arrogate, things are a bit more up in the air. The horse only just lost to Chrome in the Dubai World Cup, so he may still have some good races left in him. However, with no definite plans yet announced for his future, it's anyone's guess as to what will happen next.

At any rate, both of these horses have left behind impressive legacies – and they'll be remembered by race fans for years to come. Thanks for the memories, guys!