All posts tagged "horse racing"

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    American Pharoah has 1st date; breeding career is on

    2015 Triple Crown winner to cover about 170 mares this season at stud fee of $200,000 (AP) – The first date is over for Triple Crown winner American Pharoah. Now the waiting begins. An 11-year-old mare named Untouched Talent...

    • Posted February 12, 2016
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  • FILE - In this June 8, 2013, file photo, people stand at a betting and cashing window at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y., before the Belmont Stakes horse race. A $2 ticket on American Pharoah to win the Belmont Stakes may be worth a lot more money later than now. Or, people are hanging on to their own little piece of horse racing history. Two days after American Pharoah became the first Triple Crown winner in 37 years, more than 95 per cent of those who spent two bucks on a win ticket have yet to cash them. And for those still considering what to do, your deadline is March 31, 2016, or the money is returned to the state. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
    Most $2 win bets on American Pharoah in Belmont uncashed

    NEW YORK (AP) — Souvenirs, everyone? A $2 ticket on American Pharoah to win the Belmont Stakes may be worth a lot more money later than now. Or, people are hanging on to their own little piece...

    • Posted June 9, 2015
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  • Victor Espinoza reacts after crossing the finish line with American Pharoah (5) to win the 147th running of the Belmont Stakes horse race at Belmont Park, Saturday, June 6, 2015, in Elmont, N.Y. American Pharoah is the first horse to win the Triple Crown since Affirmed won it in 1978.(AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
    American Pharoah becomes 1st Triple Crown winner in 37 years

    NEW YORK (AP) — At long last, the Triple Crown drought is over. American Pharoah led all the way to win the Belmont Stakes by 5 ½ lengths on Saturday, becoming the first horse in 37 years...

    • Posted June 6, 2015
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