The Hancock family’s Claiborne Farm has had a long and successful association with both the Phipps and Janney families. Countless champions and Grade 1 winners that have been bred by the Phippses and Janneys were born and raised at Claiborne. … Continue reading →

As a racehorse, Well Well didn’t show much talent, only earning around $18,000. Once retired, the gelding embarked on a foxhunting career, where he excelled, until partial blindness in his right eye slowed him down. Now, a few years later, … Continue reading →

During his racing career, Steppenwolfer was a very talented and competitive Thoroughbred, earning over $650,000 during a career that spanned six seasons. The grey gelding was second in both the G2 Arkansas Derby and Southwest Stakes before finishing third to … Continue reading →

In a recent interview with Susan Salk for her website, Off Track Thoroughbreds.com, the Paulick Report’s own Ray Paulick sat down with Ms. Salk to discuss the current state of the racing industry, the growing awareness of the ‘unwanted’ racehorse, … Continue reading →

Most know Soledad O’Brien from her work as a journalist/television news anchor on NBC and CNN. She is also a mother of four children, and an avid horse lover. O’Brien’s two daughters share their mother’s passion for horses. When searching … Continue reading →

The eagerly-anticipated debut of Breeders’ Cup champion Fort Larned ended before it began on Saturday, as the Ian Wilkes-trained horse stumbled out of the starting gate and lost rider Brian Hernandez Jr. Fans could only watch helplessly as Fort Larned … Continue reading →

For over a decade, trainer Todd Pletcher has been a regular sight at the Kentucky Derby; only once, in 2003, did he not have at least one horse entered. Many times, Pletcher has run multiple horses in the 10-furlong classic, … Continue reading →

In an article for GamingToday.com, Robert Mann asks why racing channels such as TVG and HRTV don’t show actual horse racing movies on their networks. Mann noticed that during the off season, the Major League Baseball channel has been showing … Continue reading →

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has until Feb. 7 to sign a bill that would make online gaming legal in the state. Even with the deadline looming, the governor has not indicated whether or not he will sign the legislation. … Continue reading →

Racing history buffs, find a good set of earbuds and get comfortable–the racing history blog Colin’s Ghost unearthed clips of Kentucky Derby radio broadcasts last week which date as far back as 1936. Among the favorite calls for Colin’s Ghost … Continue reading →