Born in 1996 as a bay mare on Nobuta Bokujo farm. Started racing under own ownership after losing debut in 1998. Competed monthly for 4.5 years without winning
Opened in 1911 as Laurel Race Course, renamed Laurel Park in 1994. Purchased by Philip J. Dwyer and James Butler in 1914. Maryland Jockey Club acquired track in 1947
Born in 1933 in Kentucky, Seabiscuit was a small bay colt. Started racing poorly, winning only 25% of first 40 races. Sold to Charles Howard for $8,000 in 1936
Kitasan Black was a stable leader who kindly led other horses. She is 1 cm taller than Silence Suzuka and 1 cm smaller than Daiwa Scarlet. She holds the record for heaviest Chrysanthemum Award winner (530 kg)
50 to 1 tells story of unlikely racehorse's journey to Kentucky Derby. Big Spender follows Eddie's journey with racehorse Big Spender. Blue Fire Lady explores Jenny's journey after mother's death. Thunderhead: Son of Flicka follows family's struggles with racehorse
Horse racing is a billion-dollar industry with high betting stakes. Racing horses is unpredictable compared to cars