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Itsmyluckyday progresses toward ‘Derby’

Plans are in place for the three-year-olds. This article is exclusive, use Cleeng to view it in full. The rest of this article is exclusive, use Cleeng again to view it. The rest of this article is exclusive, , click “buy” and view it instantly. Exclusive content Already have a Cleeng account? Welcome back! Log-in [...]

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Another Canadian looks to Kentucky

The lure of the Kentucky Derby is so strong it reaches to Canada and other countries as well. This article is exclusive, use Cleeng to view it in full. The rest of this article is exclusive, use Cleeng again to view it. The rest of this article is exclusive, , click “buy” and view it [...]

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Racing folklore topped by Silky Sullivan

Folklore and embellished tales of physical strength and compassion for the underdog are a part of America’s society. This article is exclusive, use Cleeng to view it in full. The rest of this article is exclusive, use Cleeng again to view it. The rest of this article is exclusive, , click “buy” and view it [...]

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Bruised foot sends Uncaptured off schedule for ‘Derby’

With single digit temperatures calling the Eastern Panhandle home and stinging fingers and faces alike, the May 3rd Kentucky Derby seems far off in the green of spring. This article is exclusive, use Cleeng to view it in full. The rest of this article is exclusive, use Cleeng again to view it. The rest of [...]

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Glorious Song was first Canadian millionaire

A thoroughbred racing rarity was the rangy bay filly/mare Glorious Song. This article is exclusive, use Cleeng to view it in full. The rest of this article is exclusive, use Cleeng again to view it. The rest of this article is exclusive, , click “buy” and view it instantly. Exclusive content Already have a Cleeng [...]

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Manila raced for owner, history

Thoroughbred breeder Eduardo Cojuangco was tied to the Ferdinand Marcos regime in the Philippines. When the deposed dicator left the 3,000-island country on a plane under the heavy clouds of malfeasance, Cojuangco was with him. After his forced departure from his homeland, Cojuangco found money hard to come by, so he sold the thoroughbred, Manila, [...]

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Montano gets Eclipse award

Charles Town’s leading rider, Jose Montano, established an incredible precedent last Saturday night when he was honored as the Eclipse Award winner as champion apprentice jockey for 2012. This article is exclusive, use Cleeng to view it in full. The rest of this article is exclusive, use Cleeng again to view it. The rest of [...]

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Princes, paupers alike rallied

He was small and not much on looks. And for years, he was like them. Just an afterthought. Little attention. Practically no success came his way. This article is exclusive, use Cleeng to view it in full. The rest of this article is exclusive, use Cleeng again to view it. The rest of this article [...]

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From Kentucky to Japan, Paradise Creek became world traveler

Paradise Creek led an interesting life. This article is exclusive, use Cleeng to view it in full. The rest of this article is exclusive, use Cleeng again to view it. The rest of this article is exclusive, , click “buy” and view it instantly. Exclusive content Already have a Cleeng account? Welcome back! Log-in Logout [...]

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Secretariat’s son Risen Star was himself a ‘star’

Secretariat ran off and left them on the race track. “Big Red” dominated the competition in the 1973 three-year-old Triple Crown races. This article is exclusive, use Cleeng to view it in full. The rest of this article is exclusive, use Cleeng again to view it. The rest of this article is exclusive, , click [...]

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