JC / Railbird

Horses Archive

Zippy Goes for 100

Zippy Chippy, loser of 99 races in a row, is set to make his 100th start this Friday in race two at Northampton. Willie Belmonte, the leading jockey at the fair this year, is named to ride him. Go, Zippy, go! (Thoroughbred Times)

Posted in Horses on September 8, 2004

Zippy Chippy, 0-for-99

The lovable loser ran seventh in the sixth race at Northampton this afternoon.

Posted in Horses on September 4, 2004

Another Chance to Cheer a Star

“Both Funny Cide, who finished second in his race, the Saratoga Breeders’ Cup Handicap, and Azeri represent something the sport has in precious little supply: stars who race beyond their 3-year-old seasons.” Fans, who gave Azeri a standing ovation following her Go For Wand win in early August, get another chance to cheer the chestnut mare in today’s Personal Ensign Stakes at Saratoga. (New York Daily News)

Posted in Horses on August 27, 2004