Preakness: 20 years on, Afleet Alex and Scrappy T forever connected
Twenty years ago, Afleet Alex and Scrappy T almost collided in a near-accident that no one who experienced it will forget. Their humans remember…
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Tag: Afleet Alex
Best horses to run at Delaware Park are…
With the offseason upon us, Mike Valiante pondered: who were the best horses to run at Delaware Park in the last 60 years? Here are his answers.
Read More BackTracks: The memorable journey of Afleet Alex
In a new BackTracks, we catch up with the owner and trainer of dual-Classic winner Afleet Alex as they reflect on their 2005 fairy tale run.
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Off the Pace: A quartet of memorable Preakness stretch runs
In a new “Off the Pace”: Mike Valiante remembers four editions of the Preakness where the final quarter-mile proved absolutely thrilling.
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Off the Pace: Thankful for the Kentucky Derby memories
In a new “Off the Pace”: Mike Valiante shares snippets of more than 50 years of Kentucky Derby memories, from heartwarming stories to impossible upsets.
Read More Preakness Memories: Afleet Alex and adversity
Our 2020 Preakness Memories series continues with who faced adversity almost from day one but rebounded to win a dramatic Preakness.
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Tim Ritchey, keeping control at Delaware Park
A dozen years after coming to national prominence with Afleet Alex, trainer Tim Ritchey is happy with a modest 12-horse string at Delaware Park.
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