This is the thoroughbred race horse American Pharoah. American Pharoah recently won both the 2015 Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes. With two wins under his belt, only one more race is left to secure the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing: the Belmont Stakes. American Pharoah has become quite the horse celebrity since his […]
The Great Horse Racing Debate Leaves the Gate
Tragedy struck the Kentucky Derby when Eight Belles, the only filly (young female horse) in the race, had to be euthanized after taking second place in the race. She crossed the finish line four and three-fourth lengths behind Big Brown, the race’s first place winner. With the crowd still cheering, she collapsed, two shattered ankles […]
Racing Stripes: How One Brave Rider and Her Zebra Earned Their Stripes
The new Warner Brothers release, Racing Stripes, is a tale of triumph in the face of adversity. Anyone who has ever felt different can relate to the obstacles that stand in the way of this baby zebra, appropriately named Stripes, who wants nothing more than to become a Kentucky Derby champion. Little does he know, […]