Horse racing is one of the oldest and most popular sports around, with an incredibly long history. It has seen its fair share of thrilling moments that have captivated audiences around the world, from the Triple Crown to Breeders’ Cup Classics. In this article, we take a look at some of horse racing’s most exciting moments over the years.
The Triple Crown is perhaps one of horse racing’s most coveted honors, and for good reason. The thoroughbred must win three races in a row – the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes – all in a span of five weeks to take home the title. Since 1919 only twelve horses have been able to achieve this feat, with Secretariat being perhaps the most famous winner in 1973.
Another iconic moment came in 1977 when Seattle Slew won the Kentucky Derby as an undefeated horse. He was also able to go on and win the Triple Crown later that year becoming only the third horse ever to do so; Affirmed being another notable example who achieved this feat in 1978.
More recently there was American Pharoah’s historic 2015 run when he became only the 12th Triple Crown winner. The crowd erupted into cheers after he crossed the finish line at Belmont Park and it remains one of modern day horse racing’s greatest achievements.
The Breeders’ Cup Classic is another race that has created some amazing moments over its 35-year existence. This event brings together some of the best horses from around the world for its prestigious $6 million purse race every fall at Santa Anita Park or Churchill Downs. In 2018 Accelerate ran away with his first Breeders’ Cup Classic victory after taking home first place at both Del Mar and Keeneland earlier in that year’s season. His victory was a beautiful display of speed and power that thrilled fans across America watching him cross that finish line as champion!
Horse racing continues to captivate audiences worldwide with its thrilling races and exciting moments like these throughout its long history – providing fans everywhere with an adrenaline rush each time those gates open up for another unforgettable sprint down memory lane!
