We are pleased to share our longform piece detailing our findings 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. Our research has been utilized to correct the …
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"Walking Lion"—This 19th-century French racing trophy with a mysterious history is on view in a Baltimore museum
NEWLY UPDATED WITH TROPHY PHOTOS! Read about this stunning French racing prize that has been in a U.S. art collection since 1885—yet was attributed to the wrong race for more than a century. Our research has corrected the erroneous information and is now referenced by the Walters Art Museum.
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The Great Match Race Series
Now celebrating the 200th anniversary of this race held on May 27, 1823, at the Union Course on Long Island, the Times brings its readers a four-part series on the historic North versus the South match race between American Eclipse and Sir Henry: "Napoleon Challenges the North;" "Which Hero of Napoleon's Southern Army Will Face Eclipse;" "See, the Conqu'ring Hero Comes;" and "The Aftermath."
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It’s Risen Star Week–Remembering the 1988 New Orleans Superstar Colt
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
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
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 …
Saratoga Springs: It’s John Morrissey’s Town, We’re Just Living In It
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Countdown to Saratoga–Spa Summer Reading
Opening Day at Saratoga Race Course is just one week away on Thursday, July 14! If you can't be there in person, be there in spirit by reading up on the history of this special sporting venue and summer resort town--we've compiled a list of our favorite reads: Edward …
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Ode to Baltimore–Looking back at the Preakness Stakes and Pimlico
It's Preakness Week in Baltimore! We've got two historic stories about Pimlico Race Course and the Preakness Stakes as we shift focus from the Derby to the second leg of the Triple Crown at Old Hilltop. Our Preakness Stakes story is about the race's 1946 winner Assault, the …
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