Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth. Since 1792, the Bluegrass State has built a reputation for its share of notable contributions to American culture. For example, did you know that nine out of every 10 disco balls bought in the U.S. are manufactured in Kentucky? As are almost two out…
Photo: Coady Photography What do you get when you combine West Virginia-bred that has never won a graded stakes race with a jockey aboard who had never won a graded stakes race and a trainer who likewise has that accomplishment missing from his resume?History. The confluence of events happened Saturd at Charles…
Frank Stronach and the Pegasus statue at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Fla. Frank Stronach, currently embroiled in a lawsuit against daughter Belinda over her management of The Stronach Group – the privately owned company Frank Stronach founded – said he will make a statement “about the future of horse racing in California” during a…
“Born To Rein,” a new horse racing documentary, will premiere in three Nebraska cities this spring, and you can join “Born To Rein” co-producers Jody L. Lamp and Melody Dobson for the launch of their film. The “Triple Crown Series” launch of the documentary includes a screening preceding each race that makes up Thoroughbred horse racing’s Triple…
Welcome to Horse Racing Nation’s Kentucky Derby Daily, which will each day leading up to the May 4 race at Churchill Downs detail all the news and notes related to contenders in one convenient space. Florent Geroux hasn’t received race day mounts on Bob Baffert’s big Churchill Downs runners, but in recent years he has been…
Two members of Bob Baffert’s Triple Crown Trifecta, Santa Anita Derby winner Roadster and champion Game Winner, each worked this morning for the 145th Kentucky Derby on May 4. Roadster worked six furlongs from the gate in 1:13.60, while Game Winner went five furlongs in 1:00.80. Jockey Martin Garcia was aboard for both drills. “I’m…
Tampa Bay Derby and Wood Memorial Stakes winner Tacitus. (Coady Photography) Tampa Bay Derby and Wood Memorial Stakes winner Tacitus. (Eclipse Sportswire) Tampa Bay Derby and Wood Memorial Stakes winner Tacitus. (SV Photography) Tampa Bay Derby and Wood Memorial Stakes winner Tacitus. (SV Photography) Tampa Bay Derby and Wood Memorial Stakes winner Tacitus. (Eclipse Sportswire)…
Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif. Santa Anita Park has been forced to reduce its racing schedule over the next five weeks due to a lack of race-ready horses on the grounds, reports drf.com. The Stronach Group-owned facility will cancel the next five Thursday programs, racing Friday through Sunday until Memorial Day. “As we progress, we’ll…
Michael Wrona, shown here at Santa Anita, will call the inaugural meet at Arizona Downs, which will have racing for the first time since the track known as Yavapai Downs closed in 2010. Arizona Downs has landed one of the world’s preeminent race-callers in naming Michael Wrona the announcer when live horse racing returns to…
The sport of horse racing has been roughed up a bit in the public eye the last month or so. But for people like me who have been involved in horse racing for decades, I still think the sport is the best game going since sliced bread. For every detractor, there are 100 of us…
