The Breeders’ Cup could best be described as the Super Bowl of horseracing. It is, in fact, the thoroughbred world championship event. The best horses from all over the world meet over two days in late October/early November to decide which horses will most likely claim Eclipse awards at the end of the year. There are 14 races and each […] Continue Reading
Trainer Profile : Bob Baffert
Few trainers in horseracing display the flair of Bob Baffert. His matinee idol looks and style make him an instantly recognizable face in the sport. Don’t let the outer appearance fool you, however. Baffert is a talented horseman that has worked his way up from the lowest levels of horseracing to the biggest racing events on the calendar. The horses […] Continue Reading
Trainer Profile — Steve Asmussen
Steve Asmussen is one of the most polarizing figures in professional horseracing, but whether one loves him or hates him does not change the fact that Asmussen has consistently posted one of the highest winning percentages in the sport. The Asmussen family has been involved in horseracing for many years. Steve’s parents, Keith and Marilyn, were also trainers and his […] Continue Reading
Churchill Downs Racetrack
America’s most well-known horse racetrack is Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The track’s familiarity to those that follow horseracing and to those that have only a passing interest can largely be credited to the fact that it hosts the annual running of the Kentucky Derby. Some of the greatest horses, jockeys, and trainers have competed beneath the fabled Twin Spires of […] Continue Reading
Seabiscuit Racehorse
Thanks to a popular 2003 movie starring Tobey Maguire, the legendary Seabiscuit was introduced to a whole new generation. The story of this amazing little horse has captivated race fans and the general public for almost 100 years. At a time when the United States was suffering its worst financial despair, Seabiscuit emerged as an enduring symbol of how an […] Continue Reading
Secretariat “Big Red” Racehorse
There is no more famous thoroughbred racehorse than the legendary Secretariat. Nicknamed “Big Red” because of his chestnut color and prodigious size, Secretariat is most famous for winning the American Triple Crown by beating a field in the Belmont Stakes by more than 30 lengths. This is a feat that many claim will never be duplicated. Secretariat’s humble beginnings In […] Continue Reading
Gary Stevens – Jockey Profile
Gary Stevens is one of the most successful jockeys to ever compete in thoroughbred horseracing. During his amazing career as a jockey, Gary Stevens has ridden some of the most famous racehorses of all time including Winning Colors, Thunder Gulch, Silver Charm, and Victory Gallop. As of this writing, Stevens is nearing 5000 career American wins and has already passed […] Continue Reading
Chantal Sutherland – Jockey
Comparatively few women have distinguished themselves as professional jockeys and, while she hasn’t racked up the credentials of a Julie Krone, Chantal Sutherland may be the name most people recognize. The Canadian jockey has made quite a splash since entering horseracing in 2000 with her first race at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto. From the very beginning, Chantal Sutherland has been […] Continue Reading
Garrett Gomez – Jockey
Nicknamed “Go-Go” for his ability to urge his mounts to their maximum speed and effort, Garrett Gomez is one of the most successful jockeys in the modern era. His skills as a jockey are often put on display in the biggest races America has to offer. Like many professional jockeys, Gomez turned to racing at a very young age. He […] Continue Reading
