The first hello would not have been said. There would not have been dreams of her promise. There would not have been the experience of her brilliance. Without racing, she would have never been, for to run is to be. Racing is what brings them to us. Sometimes it takes them away. On the First Saturday in May, the connections of Eight Belles said their last goodbye.
warrior poet and racehorse
2006 bay colt by Horse Of The Year Holy Bull out of Multiple Stakes Winner Perfect Moment
Run with The Bull
Run with The Bull
Ride along as we journey towards that perfect moment
when victory is caught in the final stride at the wire.
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Sport of Kings
While the phrase was born of Old World privilege and pagentry, its modern meaning is decidely American. Pauper or prince, blue-collar or tycoon, family tradition or pioneer, solo or syndicate, this is the sport of opportunity for all.
Turning for home, a harmony of motion powers down the stretch, carrying a dream, chasing a destination. With a final stride the wire arrives and victory is declared in an everlasting perfect moment.
From groom to owner and trainer to fan, all are crowned as kings when the journey brings you to the royal court of the winners' circle. That is the Sport of Kings.
Turning for home, a harmony of motion powers down the stretch, carrying a dream, chasing a destination. With a final stride the wire arrives and victory is declared in an everlasting perfect moment.
From groom to owner and trainer to fan, all are crowned as kings when the journey brings you to the royal court of the winners' circle. That is the Sport of Kings.