Winner of the first Epsom Derby in 1780 was Diomed, counted the best race horse in England after winning his first 10 starts at 3 and 4, but discounted as a stallion, and shipped off to Virginia at ...
When American poet James Russell Lowell penned, "And what is so rare as a day in June? Then, if ever, come perfect days," it is doubtful he had horse racing in mind—but he certainly should have. Come ...