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Major Owner/Breeder of Thoroughbred racehorses. This project is important to track the major thoroughbred racehorse owners and breeders though out the World.
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Secretariat (March 30, 1970 – October 4, 1989), also known as Big Red, was a champion American thoroughbred racehorse who is the ninth winner of the American Triple Crown, setting and still holding the fastest time record in all three races. He is regarded as one of the greatest racehorses of all time. He became the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years and his record-breaking victory in the Belmont Stakes, which he won by 31 lengths, is widely regarded as one of the greatest races in history. During his racing career, he won five Eclipse Awards, including Horse of the Year honors at ages two and three. He was nominated to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 1974. In the List of the Top 100 U.S. Racehorses of the 20th Century, Secretariat is second only to Man o' War. Owner Meadow Stable (Christopher Chenery, Penny Chenery)
August Belmont Jr. (February 18, 1853 – December 10, 1924) was an American financier. He financed the construction of the original New York City subway (1900–1904) and for many years headed the Interborough Rapid Transit Company, which ran the transit system.[1] He also financed and led the construction of the Cape Cod Canal in Massachusetts, which opened in 1914. Belmont bought the land for and built New York's Belmont Park racetrack—named for his father—and was a major owner/breeder of thoroughbred racehorses.[2] He served as chairman of the board of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad.[3] He also served as a director of the Southern Pacific Co., parent of the railroad, and National Park Bank.[3] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_Belmont_Jr. August Belmont Jr.]
The Ten Biggest Horse Races In The World
The Kentucky Derby happens every first Saturday in May at the Churchill Downs Racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky USA. It is a dirt race that covers 2,000 meters with a prize money of 3 million USD. It might not be the most valuable race in the world, but it is the most famous. The horse racing fraternity calls it the run of roses because the winners are draped in flowers. It is believed to be the most exciting two minutes in sports. It has a rich history as it was first run in 1875.
2. Dubai World Cup
The Dubai Cup is held every last Saturday in March at the Meydan Racecourse Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. The 2,000-meter dirt race has a prize purse of 12 million USD. It is regarded as the most valuable race in Dubai. The weight-for-age race allows horses three years old and above from the Southern Hemisphere and Northern Hemisphere, aged at least four.
3. Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe
The Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe is held at the Longchamp Racecourse in Paris, France, every first Sunday in October. The turf race covers 2,400 meters and has a prize purse of 5.6 million USD. It is debatably the most famous horse race in Europe and has been around for a century now. The race is admits horses that are three years and above.
4. Breeder’s Cup Classic
The Breeder’s Cup is held every first Saturday in November. The 2000 meter dirt race is held at a different venue in North America every year. It also has an attractive prize purse of 6 million USD. The Breeder’s cup concept is unique and is held in the US and Canada. Various qualifying races are held from around the world for several Breeders’ Cup events. It first took place in 1984 and also hosts the Breeders’ Cup Turf during the race.
5. Sheema Classic
You can catch the Sheema Classic every last Saturday in March at the Meydan Racecourse in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is a 2,400-meter turf race that has a prize purse of 6 million USD. It is among the most valuable races in the world, first contested in 1998. Horse racing is beloved by the Sheikhs and Princes throughout the region. The race only admits horses from the Nothern Hemisphere that are four years and above.
6. Pegasus World Cup Invitational
The Pegasus World Cup Invitational happens every last Saturday in January at the Gulfstream Park Racetrack, Hallandale Beach, in Florida, USA. The dirt race covers 1,800 meters and has a prize purse of 9million USD. It was once the richest horse race in the world. It has undergone recent format changes that saw the introduction of a turf race, but the dirt race remains the most valuable. It allows horses aged four and above and was launched in 2017.
The Melbourne Cup is held every first Tuesday in November at Flemington in Melbourne, Australia. This turf race covers 3,200 meters and has a prize purse of 5.3 million USD. It is also known as the race that stops a nation and has a rich history as it was launched in 1861. The race attracts horses from around the world.
8. The Everest
The Everest is held every second and third Saturday in October at the Randwick Racecourse in Sydney, Australia. The 1200meters turf race has a prize purse of 14 million USD and was the richest until the Saudi Cup was announced. It is not rich in history as it was started in 2017. It attracts horses from all over the world. It lacks the grade 1 status but might acquire it in the near future.
9. Japan Cup
The Japan Cup happens every last Sunday in November at the Tokyo Racecourse, Fuchu, Tokyo, Japan. The turf race is 2,400 meters and has a prize purse is 5.8 million USD making it one of the richest horse races in the world. It does not have a rich history as it started in 1981. It is open to three-year-olds and above and allows not more than 10 foreign-trained horses.
10. Epsom Derby
The Epsom Derby is usually held on the first Sunday in June at the Epsom Downs Racecourse, Surrey, England, in the UK. The 2,400 meters race usually has a prize purse of around 2 million USD making it the biggest horse race in Britain in terms of prize money. It is the premier Flat race in the UK that was first held in 1780. It attracts the British royalty audience such as Royal Ascot, the Duchess’s Stand at the Downs Racecourse holds 11,000 spectators.
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