61. In big races, lately, that medal has meant gold for Christie. 62. It took him a while to get his stride back together after that and he ran a big race. 63. It is his muscular confidence that often prevails at big races and wilts others. 64. It will be the ninth time an Olds has paced the big race. 65. Just two weeks before the big race, Bailey picked up a horse called Arcangues. 66. Kingfisher sponsored MacArthur in a few big races before the Vendee Globe, including a transatlantic qualifier that she astounded everyone by winning. 67. Koznick was not only inconsistent, but getting a reputation for blowing the big races. 68. Like any big race, there were plenty of water stops along the way. 69. Many owners do not like to hear from their trainers that their horse is not ready for the big race. 70. McCoy has sung the anthem for the Texas Rangers, the Dallas Cowboys, the Atlanta Hawks, at big NASCAR races and at Wrigley Field in Chicago. |