Protectionist, the esteemed winner of the 2014 Melbourne Cup, has died at age 13, Australian Bloodstock announced. Remembered for his dominant performance in the Melbourne Cup, where he triumphed by four lengths under the guidance of trainer Andreas Wohler and jockey Ryan Moore, Protectionist outpaced notable competitors Red Cadeaux and… Read More »
Secretariat’s Jockey Passes Away
Ron Turcotte, the legendary jockey who partnered with Secretariat to capture the 1973 Triple Crown, has died at his home in Drummond, New Brunswick. He was 84. Turcotte passed away on Friday from natural causes, his family confirmed. Born in Canada, Turcotte rose from...
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