LEXINGTON, Ky. — For horse racing to have any chance of thriving, it needs a star. Those in the sport are counting on a 4-year-old colt named Flightline to fill that spot, even if it's for a brief time.
Undefeated in only five starts, the Southern California-based Flightline has won his races by a staggering total of 62 3/4 lengths. He's also the main attraction in the $6 million Breeders' Cup Classic on Saturday at Keeneland Race Course, which might be his final race.
His owners say they haven't made a decision on next year, although with the prospect of breeding rights approaching $100 million, it would be surprising if he races as a 5-year-old beyond the Pegasus World Cup in January, if that.
