This past Saturday at Keeneland, one very special horse made history yet again. In his final race, American Pharoah became the first horse to win the Triple Crown and the Breeders' Cup Classic one and quarter mile race, or the "Grand Slam." Like his other races, it was incredible to watch. He smoked everyone else. …
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The Pharoah Does it Again
"This horse, he just keeps bringing it." - Bob Baffert, Associated Press Yesterday, American Pharoah won the Haskell Invitational at Monmouth County race track in New Jersey. I was not able to watch it live, but Breeder's Cup World Championships posted a video on YouTube of his race. Once again, he just cruises along then effortlessly pulls so …
Triple Crown
Last weekend history was made as American Pharoah galloped across the finish line of the Belmont Stakes, becoming the first Triple Crown winner since 1978. This horse will forever be famous as one of the mere twelve that have achieved Triple Crown victories. I held my breath through the nearly the entire race. He was …
Laurel Ashton Equestrian 