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Joshua Attard, 17, Teams With Grandfather With Queen’s Plate Hopeful Keep Grinding

A grandfather’s dream merges with his grandson’s ambition when Tino Attard saddles Joshua’s Keep Grinding for the $1 million Queen’s Plate on Sunday at Woodbine.

The oldest continuously run race in North America has produced its share of against-all-odds tales since its establishment in 1860. This one surely ranks among them.

2021 Mr. D Stakes at a Glance

It started as the Arlington Million and thrilled millions of fans in the decades after John Henry beat The Bart by a nostril in the 1981 inaugural edition of the $1 million international classic.

Breeders’ Cup Classic Rankings for Aug. 11

Each week a panel of media members, horseplayers, and Breeders’ Cup World Championships officials release a poll tabulating their votes on the nation's top contenders for the 2021 Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic.

A Brief History of Horse Racing

Horse racing is an equestrian performance sport involving two or more horses ridden by a jockey over a set distance. Although its origins are somewhat unclear, the sport has been enjoyed by horse lovers and betting enthusiasts alike for centuries. Whether you are already a fan or just looking to find out more, continue reading to familiarize yourself with a brief history of horse racing.

The first recorded horse race

Road to 2021 Breeders’ Cup: Three Heating Up, Three Cooling Down for Aug. 10

The path to the 2021 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar on Nov. 5-6 is a road with plenty of ups and downs as talented racehorses vie for a spot in one of 14 championship races and $31 million in purses and awards.

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