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Happy Eclipse (USA)
by Hazaam ex Upwiththejoneses by Conquistador Cielo
Race record: 41 starts, 2 wins, 4 seconds, 3 thirds.[:zh]
龙腾勇将(美)
父: Hazaam 母: Upwiththejoneses 外祖父:Conquistador Cielo
比赛成绩：41战, 2冠, 4亚, 3季.[:hk]
龍騰勇將(美)
父: Hazaam 母: Upwiththejoneses 外祖父:Conquistador Cielo
比賽成績：41戰, 2冠, 4亞, 3季.[:]
[:en]Fortune Prizes (USA)
by Son of Briartic ex Royal Millinery by Regal and Royal
Race record: 30 starts, 4 wins, 4 seconds, 3 thirds.[:zh]行运多宝 (美)
父: Son of Briartic 母: Royal Millinery 外祖父:Regal and Royal
比赛成绩：30战, 4冠, 4亚, 3季.[:hk]行運多寶 (美)
父: Son of Briartic 母: Royal Millinery 外祖父:Regal and Royal
比賽成績：30戰, 4冠, 4亞, 3季.[:]
[:en]Makors Mark (USA)
by Son of Briartic ex Windsong Maria by Exclusive Bidder.
Race record: 29 starts, 11 wins, 0 second, 3 thirds[:zh]Makors Mark (USA)
父: Son of Briartic 母: Windsong Maria 外祖父: Exclusive Bidder.
比赛成绩：29战, 11冠, 0亚, 3季[:hk]Makors Mark (USA)
父: Son of Briartic 母: Windsong Maria 外祖父: Exclusive Bidder.
比賽成績：29戰, 11冠, 0亞, 3季.
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[:en]Winningglory (USA)
by Son of Briartic ex Piece of Play by Liloy.
Race record: 18 starts, 2 wins, 1 second, 3 thirds.[:zh]拼搏精神 (美)
父: Son of Briartic 母: Piece of Play 外祖父: Liloy.
比赛成绩：18战, 2冠, 1亚, 3季.[:hk]購入馬匹-拼搏精神 (美)
父: Son of Briartic 母: Piece of Play 外祖父: Liloy.
比賽成績：18戰, 2冠, 1亞, 3季.
[:en]Danehill (USA)
By Danzig ex Razyana by His Majesty.
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丹山 (美)
父: Danzig 母: Razyana 外祖父: His Majesty.
[:hk]丹山 (美)
父: Danzig 母: Razyana 外祖父: His Majesty.
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[:en]Designs On Rome (Ire)
by Holy Roman Emperor ex Summer Trysting by Alleged.
[:zh]威尔顿 (爱)
父: Holy Roman Emperor 母: Summer Trysting 外祖父: Alleged
[:hk]威爾頓 (愛)
父: Holy Roman Emperor 母: Summer Trysting 外祖父: Alleged
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[:en]Ambitious Dragon (NZ)
by Pins ex Golden Gamble by Oregon
Designs On Rome (Ire)
by Holy Roman Emperor ex Summer Trysting by Alleged.
Danehill (USA)
By Danzig ex Razyana by His Majesty.
[:zh]雄心威龙(纽)
父: Pins 母: Golden Gamble 外祖父: Oregon
[:hk]雄心威龍 (紐)
父: Pins 母: Golden Gamble 外祖父: Oregon
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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.
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
