Being a horse lover, it is of great pleasure for me to read about the magnificent breed, and see them race at the top stakes races. To my knowledge, a horse’s race career is determined by the number of wins which primarily generates from the genetic aspect of the breed. Training and jockeying clearly plays an important role too. However, genetics always does not prove to be as fruitful. The unpredictability of the game raises a question, which then leads to the analysis of a horse’s performance.
With the help of the Internet, the curiosity of a horse racing fan is kept at bay, as related news and event replays are found extensively. Buffs like me, do not need to be physically present to witness the glorified event of horse racing, even though the dream to do so remains fresh.
Referring to my last Blog, today I will be talking about two of my favorite race horses; Orb and Oxbow. Having a large fan –base these two champions, have galloped their way to victor the Kentucky Derby 2013 and the Preakness Stakes 2013 respectively.
Keeping aside their race performances and the capabilities of the jockeys who have lead these beasts to victory, genetics have played an important role for both of these racing champions.
Orb a bay colt being sired by Malibu Moon, grandsire AP Indy and dam, Lady Liberty who was sired by the 1990 Kentucky Derby winner Unbridled, was foaled on February 24, 2010. This thoroughbred racehorse had a slow start in his racing career but soon picked up pace and blazed through to five consecutive wins, with the crowning of the Kentucky Derby on May 4, 2013. The three-year-old however, was unable to perform in the Preakness Stakes two weeks prior to his wins!
My ‘other’ favorite race horse is Oxbow, foaled on March 26, 2010 is a bay colt as well. Sired by Awesome again; the winner of Breeder’s Cup 1998 and dam Tizamazing, one of the most successful matches since Archie and Olivia Manning, this three year old marked his name in history of horse racing by winning the second jewel in the American Triple Crown, the 2013 Preakness Stakes. The American bred thoroughbred racehorse was ranked the top three-year-old racehorse in the United States by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association.
It is difficult to conclude who is a greater champion than the other; however watching them race against each other is truly a sight that cannot be missed by any.
With the help of the Internet, the curiosity of a horse racing fan is kept at bay, as related news and event replays are found extensively. Buffs like me, do not need to be physically present to witness the glorified event of horse racing, even though the dream to do so remains fresh.
Referring to my last Blog, today I will be talking about two of my favorite race horses; Orb and Oxbow. Having a large fan –base these two champions, have galloped their way to victor the Kentucky Derby 2013 and the Preakness Stakes 2013 respectively.
Keeping aside their race performances and the capabilities of the jockeys who have lead these beasts to victory, genetics have played an important role for both of these racing champions.
Orb a bay colt being sired by Malibu Moon, grandsire AP Indy and dam, Lady Liberty who was sired by the 1990 Kentucky Derby winner Unbridled, was foaled on February 24, 2010. This thoroughbred racehorse had a slow start in his racing career but soon picked up pace and blazed through to five consecutive wins, with the crowning of the Kentucky Derby on May 4, 2013. The three-year-old however, was unable to perform in the Preakness Stakes two weeks prior to his wins!
My ‘other’ favorite race horse is Oxbow, foaled on March 26, 2010 is a bay colt as well. Sired by Awesome again; the winner of Breeder’s Cup 1998 and dam Tizamazing, one of the most successful matches since Archie and Olivia Manning, this three year old marked his name in history of horse racing by winning the second jewel in the American Triple Crown, the 2013 Preakness Stakes. The American bred thoroughbred racehorse was ranked the top three-year-old racehorse in the United States by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association.
It is difficult to conclude who is a greater champion than the other; however watching them race against each other is truly a sight that cannot be missed by any.
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