Before Rosie Napravnik started giving male jockeys a run for their money in big races around the country, there were, of course, others who paved the way for female riders to compete at the highest levels of a male-dominated sport. … Continue reading →

The Preakness Infield Fest has gone through quite a few iterations. For years, “The People’s Party” devolved into a drunken, dangerous mass of humanity that, in 2008, ended with 300 racegoers in the hospital, six arrests and 126 people being … Continue reading →

Thoroughbred owner Rick Porter was so moved by his visit to the D-Day memorial in Normandy, France, he decided to name a horse in honor of that historic day. That colt, of course, is one of the top contenders for … Continue reading →

Keeneland’s unique flavor comes from its pristine grounds and picturesque setting in the heart of Thoroughbred country, but also from the people who work there. People like Carol Gilbert and Toni Corman. Gilbert and Corman are sisters, and they’ve been … Continue reading →

Trainer Todd Pletcher appears to have a formidable hand going into this year’s Kentucky Derby. Or should we say “foot”? If Pletcher wins his second Derby in four years, the man who takes care of his horses’ feet will be … Continue reading →

Excuse me while I put on my rose-colored sunglasses. After all, spring has finally arrived after a long winter in the Bluegrass. The trees lining many Central Kentucky streets and roads are blooming; the bright, green grass is getting taller … Continue reading →

It’s probably fair to say that for a long time, the racing industry turned something of a blind eye to the fate of its most important asset – the racehorse. Of course, there were people who cared what happened to … Continue reading →

There are schools where riders can learn to become jockeys.  There are continuing education programs for trainers.  But where does one learn about being a racehorse owner? Minnesota’s Canterbury Park has an unique answer to that question. The Canterbury Racing … Continue reading →

When Magna Fortuna dug in for the start of Race 2 at Hawthorne March 13, the tote board said he was 4-1 odds to win. But if a futures pool existed for such a thing, the odds might have been … Continue reading →

Racing fans love a local favorite – a horse that endures over time at the same track, stays sound, and always shows up to compete. At Oaklawn Park these days, the “People’s Horse” has to be Win Willy. The winner … Continue reading →