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Wilson's Allen sired a total of 482 foals. Among them were five of the first ten World Grand Champions: Strolling Jim, winner in 1939; Haynes Peacock, winner in 1940 and 1941; Melody Maid, winner in 1942; City Girl, winner in 1944; and Midnight Sun, winner in 1945 and 1946. It is estimated that of the nearly 70 horses who have won the World ...
The shortest-priced favourite in Cup history was Phar Lap when he won in 1930 at 8-11 ($1.72).; Metrication – The race was originally held over two miles (about 3,218 metres), but following Australia's adoption of the Metric system in the 1970s the current distance of 3,200 metres was adopted in 1972.
Game World, chestnut stallion f. 2005 Gary Edwards Chester & Lynda Stokes [66] 2012 Walk Time Charlie, chestnut stallion f. 2007 Chad Baucom: Holland, Kilgore & Callicutt [67] 2013 I Am Jose, black stallion f. 2008 Casey Wright: Billy & Debbie Woods [12] 2014 I Am Jose, black stallion f. 2008 Casey Wright: Billy & Debbie Woods [12] 2015
The World's Championship Horse Show has been held every year since it was founded in 1902 with only two exceptions. The first missed year was 1904, when no fair was held, and 1945, when the fair was cancelled due to World War II. [5] The World's Grand Championships were first held in a modern sense in 1914.
Oldest horse to win a Grade 1 race - at age 9 (tied) Only horse to win the Arlington Million (G1) twice - 1981 & 1984; One of only three horses to win the Santa Anita Handicap (G1) twice - 1981 & 1982; Won more graded stakes than any other Thoroughbred - 25; Retired as the world's richest thoroughbred - July 28, 1985
A third generation cavalryman from Rotherham, South Yorkshire, whose grandfather served in the Second World War, Trooper Adams rode MWH Northumberland, who won the cup in 2022.
Medaglia d'Oro (foaled 1999, Kentucky) was a successful multiple Grade 1 Stakes winner and earned $5,754,720 in his racing career. His notable performances included wins in the 2002 Travers Stakes, 2003 Whitney Handicap, and 2004 Donn Handicap, as well as second-place finishes in the 2002 Belmont Stakes, Breeders' Cup Classic (twice, in 2002 and 2003), and 2004 Dubai World Cup.
Stephen Nedoroscik (aka "The Pommel Horse Guy"). At the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, the gymnast captured America’s heart helping the U.S. Men’s Gymnastics team win their first team medal (bronze ...