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But his defiance prompted a lengthy news cycle in which the 72-year-old coach was cooked on social media, his actions dissected under umbrellas of sportsmanship, race, and mansplaining.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

He also ran second with Yellow Card in a $400,000 race at Keeneland.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Cambridge won a fourth consecutive Men's Boat Race as Oxford claimed their first victory in the women's race since 2016.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Baffert, who had won the Oaks the last three years, saw his best hope vanish barely 100 yards into the race when jockey Mike Smith pulled up Forced Entry, the 5-2 second choice.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

On Friday, Mom takes me back to Alex, who says I should be OK to run ten miles on Saturday if I want to get one last long run in before race day.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison