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[:en]by Holy Roman Emperor ex Summer Trysting by Alleged.

Hong Kong Horse of the Year 2013-2014.

Winner of 5 Group 1 races including Hong Kong Derby, Hong Kong Cup, QEII Cup, Hong Kong Gold Cup etc.

Race Record: 17 races, 8 wins, 2 seconds, 1 third.

Total Earnings: HK$51,424,325 or 41,139,460 RMB or US$6.5 million plus.[:zh]父: Holy Roman Emperor 母: Summer Trysting 外祖父: Alleged

香港马王 (2013-2014).

曾胜五项一级大赛包括香港打比，香港杯，女皇杯，香港金杯等。

比赛成绩: 17战，8冠，5亚，2季。

共获总奖金：51,424,325港元或41,139,460人民币或超过6百50万美元。[:hk]父: Holy Roman Emperor 母: Summer Trysting 外祖父: Alleged

香港馬王 (2013-2014).

曾勝五項一級大賽包括香港打比，香港盃，女皇盃，香港金盃等。

比賽成績: 17戰，8冠，5亞，2季。

共獲總獎金：51,424,325港元 或41,139,460人民幣 或超過6百50萬美元。[:]

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[:en]by Pins ex Golden Gamble by Oregon

Two-time Hong Kong Horse of the Year (2010-2011, 2011-2012).

Winner of  7 Group 1 races including Hong Kong Derby, QEII Cup, Hong Kong Gold Cup etc.

Race Record: 30 races, 13 wins, 5 seconds and 2 thirds. (Retired)

Total earnings: of HK$58,722,850 or 46,978,280 RMB or US$7.5 million plus.[:zh]父: Pins 母: Golden Gamble 外祖父: Oregon

两届香港马王(2010-2011, 2011-2012).

曾胜七项一级大賽包括香港打比，女皇杯，香港杯等。

比赛成绩: 30战，13冠，5亚，2季。 (已退休)

共获总奖金: 58,722,850港元或46,978,280人民币或超过7百50万美元。.5 million plus.[:hk]父: Pins 母: Golden Gamble 外祖父: Oregon

兩屆香港馬王(2010-2011, 2011-2012).

曾勝七項一級大賽包括香港打比，女皇盃，香港盃等。

比賽成績: 30戰，13冠，5亞，2季。 (已退休)

共獲總獎金：58,722,850港元 或46,978,280人民幣 或超過7百50萬美元。[:]

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Danehill

Danehill

By Danzig ex Razyana by His Majesty.

1989 England Champion Sprinter.

Multiple times Champion Sire in Australia, England, Ireland and France.

Winner of 2 Group races including G1 Haydock Sprint Cup and G3 Cork And Orrery Stakes.

Race Record: 9 races, 4 wins, 1 second, 2 thirds.

Total Earnings: £175,923 or HK$2.2 million plus or 1.7 million RMB plus.[:zh]

Danehill

Danehill

父: Danzig 母: Razyana 外祖父: His Majesty.

1989年英国短途马王.

曾胜大赛包括一级希铎短途杯及皇家雅士谷赛会中三级Cork And Orrery 大赛。

比赛成绩: 9战，4冠，1亚，2季。

共获总奖金：175,923英磅或超过2百20万港元或超过1百70万人民币。[:hk]

Danehill

Danehill

父: Danzig 母: Razyana 外祖父: His Majesty.

1989年英國短途馬王.

曾勝大賽包括一級希鐸短途盃及皇家雅士谷賽會中三級 Cork And Orrery 大賽。

比賽成績: 9戰，4冠，1亞，2季。

共獲總獎金：175,923英磅 或超過2百20萬港元或超過1百70萬人民幣。[:]

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Eric Louis
by Eric Louis
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Triple Crown

The Triple Crown or the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing is a series of three horse races which have been running for over a hundred years. All three of the horse races take place in the months of May and June every year. The Kentucky Derby is the first Triple Crown Race, the Preakness Stakes is the second Triple Crown Race and the Belmont Stakes is the third and final Triple Crown Race.

Only thoroughbred horses will be allowed to compete in the three Triple Crown races and every horse must be three years of age. These three horse races are the most famous horse races in the world and attract millions of spectators every single year. The goal of every thoroughbred horse owner is to have their horse compete in the Triple Crown races at the age of three.

Often you’ll find that a different horse will win each event because of the competition being so close together these days. The last time a horse has been able to win all three of the Triple Crown races in one year was in 1978 when the horse Affirmed completed the monstrous accomplishment. We’re going to take a look below at a little bit of information about each of the three race tracks that are apart of the Triple Crown.

• Kentucky Derby – 1-1/4 Mile Long Track – Dirt Track – Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.

• Preakness Stakes – 1-3/16 Mile Long Track – Dirt Track – Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland.

• Belmont Stakes – 1-1/2 Mile Long Track – Dirt Track – Belmont Park in Elmont, New York.

With all three of the races within a month roughly the horses in the events are really put to the test. With the horses only being three years old a lot of them don’t have very much experience racing yet. The Belmont Stakes which is the last Triple Crown Race is the longest dirt track for three year old thoroughbreds and is the most difficult race any of the horses will have faced.

There are lots of traditions that go along with the Triple Crown and the three races that comprise the series. You can view all of these by visiting our pages dedicated to each of the three races. In the United States there is also an annual event known as the Triple Tiara which used to be known as the Fillies Triple Crown. The series is three races just like the Triple Crown, but only fillies are allowed to race in the event. In the Triple Crown there are three horses allowed to race which include Fillies, Colts and Geldings. All three of the Tiara Crown Races are held at the Belmont Park Race Track although each of the races is different lengths.

A lot of other countries have their own Triple Crown in horse racing as well which are different then the American Triple Crown. The races aren’t that well known in the US, but they are well known in their respective countries. The other countries Triple Crown races don’t draw in as much media attention or money though.

Eric Louis
by Eric Louis
2014 Breeder's Cup

The Breeders Cup

The Breeders Cup is an event that takes place every single year and is a series of thoroughbred horse races. For most of the history of the Breeders Cup the event was held over the course of a single day, but in 2007 the event was spread out over two days and has remained like that since. The event is operated by the Breeders Cup Limited Company which initially established in 1982.

The first Breeders Cup Event wasn’t held until 1984 which is a couple years after the company formed. The event is designed as a year end event to distinguish the best horses of the year. Horses from all over the world race in the series of races over the two days and there is a qualifying process, which means that not just any horse is allowed to enter the Breeders Cup. There are several systems in place when it comes to ranking horses for the Breeders Cup which includes the horse’s performance in Breeders Cup Challenge Races, point system and a ranking by a panel of judges. In 2007 there was also a rule change made which automatically allowed certain horses to qualify into the Breeders Cup for winning certain races throughout the year.

There are a total of 14 races over the two days of the Breeders Cup and there is only 14 horses allowed to compete in each race. The only race which doesn’t have 14 horses competing is the “Dirt Mile” which is a race with 12 horses only. The Breeders Cup only had 8 races for most of its history, but it started expanding in 2006 which is why there are now 14 races. Most of the Breeder Cup Races in 2009 will be Graded Stakes races although several of the newer races still don’t qualify for Graded Stakes status.

The Breeders Cup is easily the biggest paying sports day in North America and almost the world. There is one other horse racing series which takes place in India which pays out more money then the Breeders Cup. In 2009 alone the Breeders Cup will pay out over $25 million to horse owners. You can also only imagine how much money is wagered on the Breeders Cup. With there being 14 races over two days there are millions upon millions of dollars wagered on the event and lots of money is switching hands. Since only the best horses in the world qualify for the Breeders Cup it can be hard to predict a winner, but if you do then it pays off huge.

The 14 races that will be run in 2009 are as followed including how much the purse is for each race and the types of horses allowed entering the race.

• Breeders Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf – $1 Million
• Breeders Cup Filly & Mare Sprint – $1 Million
• Breeders Cup Juvenile Fillies – $2 Million
• Breeders Cup Filly & Mare Turf – $2 Million
• Breeders Cup Ladies Classic – $2 Million
• Breeders Cup Marathon – $500K
• Breeders Cup Juvenile Turf – $1 Million
• Breeders Cup Dirt Mile – $1 Million
• Breeders Cup Turf Sprint – $1 Million
• Breeders Cup Juvenile – $2 Million
• Breeders Cup Sprint – $2 Million
• Breeders Cup Mile – $2 Million
• Breeders Cup Turf – $3 Million
• Breeders Cup Classic – $5 Million

Eric Louis
by Eric Louis
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Kentucky Derby Betting

The Kentucky Derby is one of the most popular horse races of the entire season and is known as “The Fastest Two Minutes in Sports” by many fans of the sport. The Kentucky Derby takes place on the first Saturday every single year in the month of May in Louisville, Kentucky. The race is held at the Churchill Downs Race Track which over its long history has become one of the most well known horse racing tracks in the world.

The very first Kentucky Derby Race was held in 1875 in Kentucky at Churchill Downs although the name of the race track was different at the time. It took until 1937 for the race track to be officially named the Churchill Downs, but it has remained the name of the track since. When the race first started it was a 1.5 mile track, but it has since been made into a 1.25 mile track which has been deemed more suitable.

All the horses in the Kentucky Derby are thoroughbred horses that are three years old. It’s one of the Grade 1 Stakes Races throughout the horse racing season and is also the first race counted towards the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing. Every year horse racing fans from around the world anticipate the start of the Kentucky Derby because it’s the first major horse racing event of the season.

Over the years there have been several different traditions that have been developed at the Kentucky Derby which have stuck with the race. One of the traditions is that spectators will always be able to order the traditional meal available at the Derby which includes a Mint Julep and Burgoo. It’s also very well known that there are some traditional outfits known to be worn at the Kentucky Derby including lavish hats and handbags. Many of the worlds rich and famous make an appearance at the Kentucky Derby as it has become one of the annual social gatherings for anyone with connections and money. The winner of the race each year is also given a rose blanket which consists of 554 roses and is thrown over the horse after the race while the winner does his walk around the track.

Not only do the rich and famous watch the Kentucky Derby, but anyone can get tickets to the Derby although you’ll be on ground level. It’s difficult to watch the races from the ground level so if you want to watch the races you’ll need to make sure you have seats in the grandstands. The Derby is always an excellent party and since it takes place on a Saturday there is always a huge crowd of spectators.

Every year there are millions of dollars wagered on the Kentucky Derby races and there is potential to make a lot of money. A lot of the time there will be some heavy favourites in the races which payoff although you can never count out any horse on a given day, which is what makes betting on Horse Racing so fun. The Kentucky Derby is arguably the most famous race of the season.