Located in Bossier City, Louisiana Downs is a sprawling 350-acre racing and gaming venue that conducts a yearly race meet in the spring and summer. Now owned by Caesar’s Entertainment, Louisiana Downs also offers OTB (off-track betting) wagering for every racetrack in North America as well as slot machines. In the winter months a short Quarterhorse racing meet is held […] Continue Reading
Corey Nakatani
One of the most popular riders on the California circuit for years, Corey Nakatani made a strong name for himself with numerous stakes victories at Santa Anita and Del Mar. Nakatani is known for being an intelligent rider than knows how to urge a horse to give its best. Corey Nakatani was born in California in 1970. His path to […] Continue Reading
Julie Krone – Female Horse Jockey
In a time when riding racehorses was considered a sport for men only, Julie Krone blazed track and trails to become the most recognized female jockey in thoroughbred racing history. With 3,704 career wins and her subsequent induction into the National Racing Hall of Fame, Julie Krone broke barriers in the sport of horseracing that paved the way for some […] Continue Reading
Calder Racecourse
Calder Racecourse in Miami Gardens, Florida is known for hosting great thoroughbred racing that attracts many top trainers and horses. A reincarnation of Miami’s Tropical Park which closed in 1972, Calder also appeals to handicappers because the race outcomes can be very challenging to predict. The summer weather in Florida lends itself to lots of rain. It is not uncommon […] Continue Reading
Jerry Bailey : Jockey Profile
Among those who ride thoroughbreds there are jockeys and there are legends. Jerry Bailey is definitely in the legend category. Bailey won an astounding 5,893 races and $283 million in purse money during a career that spanned 31 years. At the time of his retirement in 2006, Jerry Bailey ranked in the number two spot on the North American racing […] Continue Reading
American Pharoah Wins The First Grand Slam
The fairytale story of American Pharoah continued on October 31, 2015 with a victory in the Breeders’ Cup Classic at Keeneland Racecourse in Kentucky. American Pharoah struck the lead early in the race and dominated throughout, drawing off to win by multiple lengths and cement his legacy as the greatest racehorse of all time. Prior to the race the connections […] Continue Reading
American Pharoah’s Jockey Tries Dancing With The Stars
Victor Espinoza, the jockey of Triple Crown winner American Pharoah, made a brief splash on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. The diminutive race rider made it through the first two weeks of the season before being eliminated from the contest. Espinoza was paired with professional dancer Karina Smirnoff, a Dancing with the Stars champion and decorated ballroom dancer. A source […] Continue Reading
Victor Espinoza : Jockey Profile
The most recognized jockey in all of horseracing right now is Victor Espinoza. A journeyman jockey with plenty of experience under his belt, Espinoza achieved a historic and legendary feat in 2015 when he became the latest jockey to win racing’s Triple Crown as he helped American Pharoah become the first Triple Crown winner in 37 years. Espinoza had a […] Continue Reading
American Pharoah Loses At Saratoga
The infamous “Graveyard of Favorites” struck once again on Saturday, August 29, 2015 when American Pharoah, the first Triple Crown winner in 37 years, was defeated in the $1.6 million Travers Stakes at Saratoga by Keen Ice. It was the first loss for American Pharoah in his last nine races including the Triple Crown series and Haskell Invitational at Monmouth […] Continue Reading
Keeneland Racetrack
History. Elegance. Quality. These are some of the words that come to mind when considering Keeneland in Kentucky. The racetrack is somewhat unique in that it is both a racing venue and a venue for breeding. The track operates a spring meet in April and a fall meet in October. Both meets are very short—about three weeks long—but feature some […] Continue Reading