1973 Las Vegas

Second in the Derby and Preakness, winner of the Belmont, Easy Goer is best remembered for his 1989 rivalry with Sunday Silence.

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The best photos from this year’s classics season part 1.

1. Tadej Pogačar entering the Piazza del Campo in Siena, Italy. (📸: ashleygruber)

Elton John and some celebrity footballing friends.

Good turnout at Doncaster.

'The public could climb on board with the mystical vibes of this entry – which has a Game of Thrones feel about it – and juries will respect the singer's phenomenal vocals. 9/4 on this one making the top 10 could prove the best of all #Eurovision bets'.
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Anniversary day at Monmore Green.

'Zharnel Hughes has recorded some of the fastest times in European sprinting history. His bests of 9.83 seconds in the 100 metres and 19.73 seconds in the 200 metres rank him among the elite sprinters globally.' #Olympics 🗞️⤵️
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Any bids for the Musselburgh winner? 1957

2022 Grand Steeple de Paris winner, Sel Jem.

Happy Valley, 2016

Faugheen, enjoying his retirement at the Irish National Stud, was born today in 2008.

Cambridge greyhound track was a fine all-grass galloping circuit.

Lester at Newmarket in the 1980s ... in some famous colours.

Eddie Arcaro watches the 86th running of the Kentucky Derby.

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'Testament to the effectiveness of the National Lottery’s impact was the London 2012 Olympics. As hosts, Team GB showcased exceptional hospitality and an unprecedented athletic performance, securing 3rd place with 29 golds and a total of 65 medals.' 🗞️⤵️
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Taking the fluid ...

Lovely window display at a coffee shop close to Punchestown Racecourse.

'Errant in lower divisions, he earned a reputation as an ‘elbows out’ type of driver. He was driving for Williams – but the once all-conquering team was winless in 8 years and has not won a race in the 12 years since.' #whosethatguy #F1 ⤵️
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