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SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — At last year’s Saratoga Race Course meeting, then-apprentice jockey Jaime Torres was honored when he realized he was named to ride a second-time starter named Seize the Grey in a July maiden for legendary Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas.Torres piloted the son of Arrogate to an upset victory in […]
Our Mims Retirement Haven (OMRH) in Paris, KY., has announced the arrival of Love Locket, who had been living at the late Toby Keith's Dream Walkin' Farms in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma.She is a be
The fearsome Japanese samurai, a legendary figure whose primary attribute was loyalty or honor, needs no introduction. He is strongly associated with the equally famous katana. The popular image of the samurai probably would appear wearing armor but certainly does not carry a shield. This figure, many assume, must have dominated medieval Japan. Yet is this samurai image accurate? Can it withstand sustained scrutiny? What was Japanese warfare really like 1000 years ago? In this article, I evaluate the key sources on medieval warfare in Japan, identifying the contributions of each and pointing o...
Bloodstock editor Joe Nevills selects his All-Value Sire Team, spotlighting North American sires standing for $20,000 or less.
The sixth WTBOA (Washington Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association) Stallion Season Auction opened for bidding on Friday, Dec. 15, 2023