2015 marks the 140th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Racecourse in Baltimore, Maryland. As the second jewel in horseracing’s Triple Crown, the Preakness is steeped in racing history. In terms of racing attendance, the Preakness Stakes is second only to the Kentucky Derby with thousands of fans packing the grandstand and even the infield to watch horses thunder […] Continue Reading
Trainer Profile : Todd Pletcher
Even if the Kentucky Derby is the only horse race you watch all year long and you consider yourself only a tepid fan of the sport, chances are you are familiar with the name Todd Pletcher. Over the past few years, Todd Pletcher has arguably been the most successful trainer in horseracing. His ultra-successful racing stable regularly sends horses to […] Continue Reading
Trainer Profile : William I. “Bill” Mott
Bill Mott will forever be known as the conditioner and horse trainer of one of the most successful thoroughbred racehorses of all time, the legendary Cigar. Because of his numerous accomplishments in the sport, Bill Mott became the youngest trainer ever inducted into the National Racing Hall of Fame in 1998 at the age of 45. Known as a turf […] Continue Reading
The Kentucky Derby
Although it is no longer the richest race in thoroughbred horseracing, the Kentucky Derby is still regarded as racing’s premier event. It is conducted at the distance of 1 ¼ miles each year on the first Saturday in May at the famous Churchill Downs. Celebrities pack the grandstand and Millionaire’s Row to watch the most exciting two minutes in sports! […] Continue Reading
Trainer Profile : D. Wayne Lukas
Few modern horse trainers in horseracing have achieved the success garnered by legendary horseman D. Wayne Lukas. Known for his Stetson hats and plain-spoken manner, Lukas has strolled the paddocks of America’s greatest racetracks with horses such as Charismatic, Thunder Gulch, and Grindstone. With 17 Breeder’s Cup wins to his credit, Lukas is the winningest trainer to ever saddle a horse […] Continue Reading
Breeders Cup
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