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The five classics are the most prestigious races of the United Kingdom flat racing calendar. Here are details of the 2010 1000 and 2000 Guineas, Oaks, Derby and St Leger.

Synthetic fiber, waxed sand, and recycled rubber together form the new thoroughbred racing surface called Polytrack. Kentucky Derby finisher Hard Spun likes it.

In season long competition, thoroughbred racing offers short races, long races, conditioned, allowance, and stakes races, a Derby, an Oaks, handicaps, and invitationals.

Suite101 lakes a look back at the final three major races of the Spring Classic Season including the Amstel Gold Race and Fleche-Wallonne

Last year saw the Isle of Man TT celebrate its centenary. 2008 sees the return of familiar faces and some promising newcomers. John McGuiness will be the man to beat.

Jerry Bailey retired with an all-time leading win record of four victories in World Cup Classic races. Frankie Dettori, still riding, has three UAE triumphs.

The Breeders' Cup match-up between Big Brown and Curlin is off.  Brown injured his foot Monday, ending his super run; he's retired.  Curlin stands alone on the BC stage.

A loose shoe and a safety pin apparently cost two Triple Crown titles almost thirty years apart. Was Big Brown's shoe, or Spectacular Bid's pin the worst culprit?

Jerry Karl suffered from financial restrictions, appalling reliability and second-rate racing cars at the Indianapolis 500.

Empire Maker has a strong son on the Derby trail, Pioneerof The Nile, and one who is fading out of the limelight, Imperial Council. Unbridled's Song has two who may fade.

There have been only eleven Thoroughbreds to win the Triple Crown. Eddie Arcaro rode two of them, Whirlaway (1941) and Citation (1948). Who are the other 9 jockeys?

Winning both the fall Breeders' Cup Classic and the spring Dubai World Cup Championship, Curlin has climbed to 3rd in all time track earnings behind Skip Away and Cigar.

The largest crowd in Belmont Stakes history came out to see Smarty Jones in 2004. What was the race's official song replaced in 1997? What years had the fewest entries?

There is great demand for Formula 1 memorabilia, with fans of the sport keen to own a unique piece of Grand Prix history.

Not an immediate favorite in the American classics, Gallant Fox earned his status slowly and won nine races in 1930, after a bleak two-year-old season.

More than twenty classic motorcycle clubs have taken the opportunity to join in the fun at the established Classic Motor Show on November 14-16.

Three early season stars now lead the ranks of thoroughbreds with two wins from five starts. Nobiz Like Shobiz, Any Given Saturday, Tiago were Triple Crown hopefuls.

Many repeat parentage lines show up in the families of the American Triple Crown winners. English origins of Sir Gallahad and Blenheim strengthened 1930s lines.

The Preakness Stakes for Thoroughbred racehorses is held in May at Pimlico Racetrack, located in Baltimore, Maryland. It is the second jewel in the American Triple Crown.

Suite 101 gives you the dates for your diary as it looks ahead to the biggest races of the 2009 professional road cycling season

A glimpse at the brief but memorable career of Percy (Tim) Hunt, the first rider to score a TT double at the Isle of Man.

Although nearly fifty years old this book should be on the bookshelf of all sports and racing car fans. Car technology may change but basic suspension principles do not.

Suite 101 looks at Team Saxo Bank's roster and their possible targets for the 2009 cycling season.

During the dynamic years of road racing in the 1950s and 60s no rider was held in higher regard than the late John Hartle.

A listing of Rolex sponsored yacht races for the 2007 season. The list will be updated through the year and includes links to supporting websites.

National Hot Rod Association top fuel dragster and funny car drivers have long careers. They rarely leave the sport altogether, even after 40 to 50 years of racing.