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One Morning at a Time for ‘Steady Eddie’ Cornier

Eddie Cornier watches a race. (Photos courtesy of Julie June Stewart, unless otherwise noted)

Edwin C. “Eddie” Cornier remembers clearly the day that changed his entire life. He was 11 years old and his mom brought him to Aqueduct Racetrack, where she worked as a groom for Joe Aquilino.

SLIDESHOW: Thrills of the Triple Crown

This Triple Crown season was a thrilling one, as American Pharoah captured all three jewels en route to the first Triple Crown title since 1978. The scenes at Churchill Downs and Pimlico were ones of excitement and jubilation, and the unbridled enthusiasm present all day at Belmont Park was topped off by a roaring crowd as American Pharoah crossed the finish line, a celebration unlikely to be surpassed in any sport.

Eclipse Sportswire was at all three events to photograph the fun and excitement. Browse their images in the slideshow below.

Fudgie Maker: An Exceptional Goat Among World-Class Thoroughbreds

All photos courtesy of Julie June Stewart

The Aerodynamic Advantage of American Pharoah’s Short Tail

American Pharoah in training at Churchill Downs this spring. (Photo by Eclipse Sportswire)

American Pharoah has a funny tail. It isn’t a normal horse tail. It’s shorter. Much shorter.

Lawrence Jones: Painting Preakness Winners

Lawrence Jones has been painting the Preakness winner's jockey silks at Pimlico for 28 years. (Photos courtesy of Julie June Stewart)

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