Best of Hanson: 2021 Anthology
With the resumption of a more normal racing calendar in 2021, there were fewer opportunities for me to dive deep into historical subjects over the last 12 months compared to the pandemic-affected year of 2020. […]
Queen Elizabeth II
The Queen’s Arrival
Among the undisputed highlights of Brisnet’s 50-year history was the visit from Queen Elizabeth II to its Lexington, Kentucky, offices on Oct. 10, 1984, an event that likely wouldn’t have happened at any other time if not for the mutual connection of Harry Herbert. […]
King of Change ascends throne in Queen Elizabeth II on Champions Day
Adamant that King of Change’s runner-up effort at 66-1 in the 2000 Guineas (G1) was no fluke, trainer Richard Hannon saw his judgment vindicated in Saturday’s Queen Elizabeth II (G1) at Ascot. The 12-1 chance […]
Magna Grecia returns versus elders in Queen Elizabeth II at Ascot
Perhaps the forgotten horse on the European mile scene, 2000 Guineas (G1) hero Magna Grecia resurfaces in Saturday’s Queen Elizabeth II (G1) on Champions Day at Ascot. Aidan O’Brien’s only runner in the straight mile […]
Shang Shang Shang beats the boys in Norfolk; Dettori scores 60th victory at Royal Ascot
Trainer Wesley Ward has become a mainstay at Royal Ascot, but was in danger of being shut out during the 2018 stand. On Thursday, however, Breeze Easy LLC’s SHANG SHANG SHANG nosed out her male […]
Call to Mind crowned in Belmont Gold Cup Invitational
by Teresa Genaro It’s been quite a few weeks for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. On May 21, the day of the 143rd Preakness Stakes (G1), her grandson Harry married Meghan Markle. On June 2, […]
Champions Day: Coolmore takes on Godolphin for record-chasing O’Brien
Trainer Aidan O’Brien is sure not to go home empty-handed after Champions Day – regardless of what happens at Ascot on Saturday, the master of Ballydoyle will officially be honored as this season’s champion trainer […]