Breyer Racing Days #1273 Forego

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#1273 Forego 1273Racing Days CollectionForego In an era when many race horses are retired to stud after their three-year-old year, Forego stands out as a giant for his ability to win graded stakes races while almost always carrying the heaviest weight in the field. Though he started his career in 1973 (Secretariat's year), he did not peak until he turned four. He race frequently from ages 4-7, and earned the Eclipse Awards for Horse of the Year for three consecutive years as well as the Eclipse awards for Champion Older Male for four consecutive years. In all, this indomitable horse won 34 times out of 57 starts. While some have come close, only 11 horses in history have had the speed, strength and endurance to earn all three jewels of the Triple Crown. Held over five weeks and in three different states, this grueling racing schedule brings the top 3-year-old Thoroughbreds from around the country to contend for one of the most elusive titles in sports. Starting with the Kentucky Derby at 1 1/4 miles, then heading to Maryland for the Preakness at 1 3/16 miles, the Triple Crown ends in New York with the Belmont Stakes at 1 1/2 miles. From humble beginnings - simple horse races along country roads - to today's magnificent race courses like Churchill Downs, Ascot and Chantilly - the horses, the pageantry and the personalities of Thoroughbred read more
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