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#1329 Rags to Riches

Rags to Riches, a chestnut American Thoroughbred filly, became Queen of the Sport of Kings on June 9, 2007 when she became only the third filly to win the Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the Triple Crown and the longest, oldest race of the prestigious triad. It had been more than a century since Tanya™s victory in 1905 and since Ruthless first made history in 1867.

A stumble out of the gate did not bode well for Rags to Riches™ first romp against the males, but in 2:28.74, she clinched the title and left Preakness Stakes winner Curlin to settle for second.

Foaled February 27, 2004, Rags to Riches hails from a distinguished line of Thoroughbred racehorses. Her sire, A.P. Indy was the 1992 Belmont winner, U.S. Horse of the Year and a U.S. Racing Hall of Fame Inductee. His sire was the great Seattle Slew, the 1977 Triple Crown winner, and she is a half sister of 2006 Belmont winner, Jazil.

At the age of two in 2006, Rags to Riches started her racing career with trainer Todd Pletcher. After a fourth-place finish in a 5 ½-furlong race at Churchill Downs, it was decided that she would run better at longer distances. She returned in January of 2007 to win a maiden race by six lengths at Santa Anita Park in California and followed that up with three Grade 1 stakes wins.

Rags to Riches™ triumph on the second Saturday in June under the guidance of jockey John Velazquez marked Todd Pletchers first win of a Triple Crown race and made proud owners of Michael Tabor and Derrick Smith. Only 21 fillies before her ran in Belmont the last being Silverbulletday, who finished seventh in 1999.

$49.95

#586  Smarty Jones

In the spring of 2004, among the million-dollar equine superstars of racing was a small chestnut colt named Smarty Jones. Undefeated in his first eight races, Smarty staked his claim as one of the greatest racehorses of our time by winning the 2004 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes.

 

Foaled on February 28, 2001, Smarty shares his birthday with owner Patricia Chapman’s mother, Mildred McNair, nicknamed “Smarty Jones” by her grandparents. Eventually Smarty was sent to train with John Servis at Philadelphia Park, where he won his maiden race as a two-year-old, and continued his unbeaten streak into his three-year old season, racking up six consecutive victories before traveling to Louisville for the Kentucky Derby.

 

On May 1, 2004, Smarty Jones won the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Lexington, beating 18 of the best Thoroughbreds in the world. In 130 runnings, he is only the fifth unbeaten winner of the “Run for the Roses.” Only two weeks later, Smarty won the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico by a decisive 11 ½ lengths, the largest margin in Preakness history. Pressed by challenger after challenger in the Belmont, the brave little colt refused to relinquish his early lead and was overtaken in the last few furlongs of the race, ending his gallant effort to capture the Triple Crown. With his Derby win and Oaklawn Park Centennial Bonus, Smarty Jones earned the largest payoff ever for winning a race and vaulted to fourth on the all-time earners list. He captured the hearts of racing fans everywhere, with record crowds in attendance at Pimlico and Belmont to cheer him on.

 

$47.95

#1270 Afleet Alex

An “ugly duckling” colt, he was born to a mare that didn’t produce milk. The little bay was bottle-fed by his breeder’s 9-year-old daughter. Named for his owners' children – all named Alex – Afleet Alex's owners also pledged some of his earnings to Alex's Lemonade Stand, founded by young cancer victim Alexandra Scott.

Though his Triple Crown hopes were thwarted by traffic in the Kentucky Derby, where he finished third, it was his stunning victory in Maryland's Preakness Stakes that revealed the depth of Alex's determination. As he flew around the turn in pursuit of the leader he almost fell, nearly unseating jockey Jeremy Rose. Alex’s grit and agility – combined with Rose’s balance and horsemanship – prevailed. As the racing world watched in amazement, the game 3-year-old recovered to win by a widening 4 ¾ lengths. A resounding triumph in New York’s Belmont Stakes guaranteed Alex’s place in history.

Though injury forced his retirement at year’s end, he closed his career with eight wins from 12 starts and earnings of $2,765,800.

39.95

#597 Ruffian (new sculpture)

Thoroughbred racing has yet to see another filly like Ruffian. This brilliant dark bay filly had it all: blazing speed, courage, charisma, and a tragic end. In short, everything of which legends are made. She won the 1974 Eclipse Award for Champion Two Year Old Filly, the 1975 American Filly Triple Crown and the 1975 Eclipse Award for Champion Three Year Old Filly.

$45.00

#1273 Forego w/blanket

In an era when many race horses are retired to stud after their three-year-old year, Forego stands out as a giant for his ability to win graded stakes races while almost always carrying the heaviest weight in the field. Though he started his career in 1973 (Secretariat's year), he did not peak until he turned four. He race frequently from ages 4-7, and earned the Eclipse Awards for Horse of the Year for three consecutive years as well as the Eclipse awards for Champion Older Male for four consecutive years. In all, this indomitable horse won 34 times out of 57 starts.

$45.00

#1271 Spectacular Bid w/blanket

This four-time Eclipse Awards winner won the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness in1979, but missed the Triple Crown when he ran 3rd in the Belmont. He won 26 races out of 30 starts, finished second twice and third once to amass lifetime winnings of more than $2.7 million. He also broke or equaled eight track records including the fasted horse at 10 furlongs — a record which still stands.

$45.00

#1272 Sunday Silence w/blanket

1989 Eclipse Award winner for Horse of the Year and Champion Three-year-old, Sunday Silence came to prominence by winning the Kentucky Derby and Preakness against favorite Easy Goer. While Easy Goer won the Belmont by a convincing 8 lengths, Sunday Silence had one more decisive run against the son of Alydar. In the 1989 Breeders Classic Cup, Sunday Silence hung on by a neck to win the Classic and earn the Eclipse Award honors that year.

$45.00

#1189 War Admiral - Retired Model

 

The elegant, invincible War Admiral. In 1937 War Admiral was the unbeaten Horse of the Year and Triple Crown Winner. War Admiral was the most successful son of the legendary Man O' War. The royally bred colt was know by his fas as The Mighty Atom or simply, The Admiral. As ordinary looking as Seabiscuit was, The Admiral was a stunning almost black dark brown.

 

$54.95

#1187 - Secretariat

 

If there can be one horse and one race that defines the sport of Thoroughbred racing, the horse would be the world-famous Secretariat and the race would be his win of the 1973 Belmont Stakes. Listed on two “Athletes of the Century” lists (#35 on ESPN’s list and in the Top Ten of Time Magazine’s list), Triple Crown winner Secretariat, owned by Meadow Stables, was a true athlete and champion. The world has yet to see another Belmont win of 31 lengths, such as he did in 1973, and there has yet to be a Thoroughbred that breaks his 1973 Kentucky Derby record of 1:59 2/5.

 

$35.95

#1188 Seabiscuit

 

Seabiscuit, who rose from obscurity to triumph, and brought a weary, dispirited America to its feet. In 1938, at the height of the Great Depression, he was the nation's #1 newsmaker, outdrawing Roosevelt and even Hitler. Week after week, he was featured in Time, Newsweek, Look, Pic, and The New Yorker. His workouts alone drew 40,000 fans, and race radio broadcasts were heard by as many as 40 million people.

 

$44.95

 


 

Breyer Race Horse Ornaments -  There will be 11 in the Series -  Start collecting Now!!!

 

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Affirmed-  Triple Crown Winners - 6th in a Series

Affirmed made history when he won the 11th Triple Crown in 1978. After 27 years, another horse has yet to claim the title, making it the longest stretch between any two Triple Crown winners. Handcrafted in durable plastic and painted by hand.

$20.00

 

700155 - Seabiscuit Ornament
Racehorse Ornament

 

This scrappy Thoroughbred never won the Triple Crown, but he captured the nation's heart when he bested Triple Crown winner War Admiral in their 1938 match race! Inspired by the book by Laura Hillenbrand and Universal Pictures' 2003 Oscar-nominated film, Seabiscuit. Hand-crafted in durable plastic and hand-decorated.

$20.00


 
#700166

Gallant Fox - Triple Crown Winners - 7th in a Series

Gallant Fox and his jockey prepare to race as they head to the starting gate in the latest addition to this collectible series. Not only did this great champion win the Triple Crown in 1930, but this bay stallion sired Omaha, the 1935 Triple Crown winner. Gallant Fox is the only Triple Crown winner to boast such a feat! Handcrafted in durable plastic and painted by hand.

$20.00

700905 - Citation Ornament
Triple Crown Winners


Fourth in a series of eleven

This bay stallion and his jockey wearing red and royal blue racing silks look dignified and confident in a post parade trot. Citation not only won the prestigious Triple Crown title in 1948, he also when on to become the first horse to earn more than $1M, breaking his record at age six! Handcrafted in durable plastic and painted by hand.

 

$20.00

700115 - Seattle Slew Ornament
Triple Crown Winners


Fifth of the Triple Crown Winners

Captured in a moment of glory, this dark bay stallion gallops triumphantly carrying his jockey adorned in bright yellow and black racing silks with a hand held high in victory. Seattle Slew won the Triple Crown in 1977, becoming the tenth winner and the first unbeaten winner. Handcrafted in durable plastic and painted by hand.

$20.00
 

700135 - Secretariat Ornament
Triple Crown Winners


Considered one of the top athletes of the century by Time magazine, "Big Red," in the famous royal blue and white checkered racing silks of Meadow Stable, won the Triple Crown in 1973. Handcrafted in durable plastic and hand-decorated.

$20.00

 

 

 

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