Sometimes stardom is not found on the track or in the breeding shed. Sometimes it’s found in the hearts and minds of those touched by a truly special horse.

Conventional wisdom, or perhaps just tradition, suggests that two-year-old fillies must be handled with extra care in their inaugural year at the races. Take it easy — not too many fast miles.

Trente ans après sa retraite des courses de chevaux, un nouvel effort vise à faire reconnaître
« The Pacing Machine » par le Panthéon des sports canadiens.

Thirty years after Cam Fella retired from racing, a new effort seeks to get “The Pacing Machine” recognized by Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame.

Story by Chris Lomon

Voici revenu ce merveilleux temps de l’année| C’est aussi le temps de rendre hommage aux meilleurs des meilleurs de 2013 à l’occasion du 25e Anniversaire des prix O’Brien Awards.

It is that time of year again! Time to honour the best of the best of 2013 in the 25th Anniversary of the O’Brien Awards.