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“Walking Lion”—This 19th-century French racing trophy with a mysterious history is on view in a Baltimore museum

Editor | Jun 7, 2023

We are pleased to share our longform piece about this historic trophy—won by a trailblazing French horse in the 1865 inaugural running of a race that continues to be contested annually at ParisLongchamp. Sixteen racing trophies headlined the February 1884 estate auction of …

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It’s Risen Star Week–Remembering the 1988 New Orleans Superstar Colt

Editor | Feb 13, 2023

Here's our column from last year honoring Risen Star, whose Grade 2 stakes race (presented by Lamarque Ford) will be run for the 51st time this Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Fair Grounds Race Course. A classic-winning colt continues to be remembered at the Fair Grounds every …

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Lecomte, Louisiana’s Hero 4-Miler, Memorialized with Sprint Races

Editor | Jan 17, 2023

The 2023 edition of the Lecomte Stakes (G3) for 3-year-olds, slated to be held this Saturday, January 21 at Fair Grounds Race Course, is the 79th running of this race that memorializes the 19th-century Louisiana champion and the only horse to ever beat the mighty Lexington. This …

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Games for Saratoga Racing Fans

Editor | Dec 27, 2022

It's the holiday season and it's cold outside--the perfect time of year to break out the indoor games! We’re sharing three games for lovers of Saratoga Springs racing and history, all of which are available for purchase online or in person at local Saratoga shops. City of …

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Saratoga Springs: It’s John Morrissey’s Town, We’re Just Living In It

Editor | Aug 11, 2022

In our previous post about Saratoga summer reading, we highlighted several book options for learning about John Morrissey, the Irish-born pugilist from nearby Troy who founded the Saratoga track. Aside from the race course, we recently visited other sites around town that …

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The Times brings its readers a five-part series on the inaugural New Orleans Jockey Club races over the Eclipse Course in 1837, beginning with Part I, "Captain Oliver's Triumph."

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  • “Walking Lion”—This 19th-century French racing trophy with a mysterious history is on view in a Baltimore museum June 7, 2023
  • It’s Risen Star Week–Remembering the 1988 New Orleans Superstar Colt February 13, 2023
  • Lecomte, Louisiana’s Hero 4-Miler, Memorialized with Sprint Races January 17, 2023
  • Games for Saratoga Racing Fans December 27, 2022
  • Saratoga Springs: It’s John Morrissey’s Town, We’re Just Living In It August 11, 2022

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