Saratoga Springs, New York It has not been a year in which a horse has made people smile. Curlin is a very special horse, but lacks charisma. His principal owner, Jess Jackson, the wine mogul, travels with a publicist at his side and a cadre of thick-necked bodyguards. The story that began with a small...

By Francis La Belle Jr. / NYRA Tin Cup Chalice will attempt to become the first horse to win the OTB’s Big Apple Triple when he runs in the 31st running of the $150,000 Albany for New York-breds at Saratoga Race Course. Having won the Mike Lee at Belmont Park and the New York Derby at his home base at...