Remembering Racehorse Tell Tale Friend

UPDATED 6/12/2017, first published 5/11/2016 — As Tell Tale Friend’s name implies: Fallen racehorses leave traces in our memory yet often are forgotten in the next race. More>>

Russian Visitors to the Memorial

2/18/2017 — We would like to acknowledge an increasing base of Russian visitors to the Memorial, along with many in the UK. Also, whereas France seemed silent in the past, we are seeing a steady flow of French visitors over the last few months. Welcome to all, and thank you for visiting the racehorses.

Del Mar Deaths

12/4/2016 — Four fatal breakdowns in racing occurred on the Del Mar track in one week:
2 on 11/27/2016, 1 on 12/1/2016, and 1 on 12/3/2016. More>>

1920s Colts, Scapa Flow and Dice

Photo: © Keeneland-Cook, via The Vault

12/3/2016 — Scapa Flow (Man o’ War) and the undefeated Dice now grace the Memorial (see page for 1800 through 2013), both Eclipse Award Champion 2 Year Olds, in 1926 and 1927, respectively. Thank you, citizen reporter Columbus, GA, for suggesting these two colts who died so early in their careers.