The sport that has been hungering for a hero horse got one on a day that began with stormy weather but ended with sunshine and memorable performances. It had been five years since the Breeders' Cup was last run at Belmont Park, and the crowd was considerably smaller than the 51,236 that attended in 1990. But the skies and the anxiety cleared up, the horses ran safe and fast, and Cigar overcame all the distractions that come to a star in the spotlight.
20 авг 2024