In the all too abbreviated careers of racing’s elite, few horses manage to breakthrough and command the affection of the general public. Rachel Alexandra was one of the few. After...
The field is set for Saturday’s 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby. DO YOU HAVE A HORSE YET?! Come on, it doesn’t matter if you follow horse racing, don't care...
Hey, it's Kentucky Derby week. A little like Mardis Gras, but with horses. The days preceding the big dance are a mixture of anxiousness, unbridled optimism and general nervous laughter....
It has been an eventful few years for California Chrome. Two years ago the cal-bred chestnut lit up the Triple Crown trail with wins in the Kentucky Derby and Preakness...
It's that time of year, my friends. The time when we celebrate grace, beauty and speed with an historic alcoholic beverage. Specifically, the Mint Julep. It's a rather straightforward concoction,...
It was the summer of 2015 and Boyd Martin needed a new horse. With the Rio Olympics on the horizon and the retirement of four-star veterans Otis Barbotiere and Trading...
If there is a debate about the best Kentucky Derby entry ever, there surely must be a flip-side. And a strong contender for the title of “Worst Derby Starter” was...
A pair of Queens, the King of Churchill and an Ace jock complete a stellar hand of newly elected National Museum of Racing Hall of Famers to be formally enshrined...
Contrary to popular belief, Triple Crown winners do not grow on trees. While it's true great horses can come from just about anywhere, in the thoroughbred industry there are but...
Phil Kroll is seldom satisfied with the technical aspects of his photography, but in horses he can find no fault. It’s a dichotomy that is to the great benefit of...
The fabulous and freakish freight train filly better known as Songbird will miss the Kentucky Oaks after spiking a low grade fever, her owner Rick Porter announced via facebook. This...
Call the hogs, batter the okra and pour ya a glass cause it's Arkansas Derby day, y'all. As the final major prep on the road to Churchill Downs, the Ar-Kansas...
The sky was clear, the temp perfectly tepid and all eyes were fixed on Nyquist as the 3-year-old colt hit the track for a 5 furlong breeze at Keeneland early...
The name Barbaro will forever conjure a sharp sense of tragedy. The image of the champion colt pulled up just a few strides from the starting gate in the Preakness...
Five people were injured when a racehorse crashed through a safety barrier and into a group of spectators in France on Tuesday. https://twitter.com/hnracing/status/720671013210615808 The incident happened on the final straight of...
It's one thing to earn the status of prohibitive Kentucky Derby out on the track, as Nyquist has dutifully done in his brief but brilliant career. This is a fast,...
The 2016 colt foaled by beloved mare Zenyatta has passed away, Lane's End Farm announced via the Team Zenyatta website. The colt, by War Front, was born on April 10th....
For all of their majestic qualities, thoroughbreds have historically been given some awfully wretched names. Here's a few of my favorites. Spanker (1670) - Also known as Pelham’s Bay Arabian...
What is the origin of horsepower? Does it begin with a push of the hooves? Is it ignited in the hindquarters? Could it be the crest of the neck shooting...
The Grand National is much more than a horse race. Like the Kentucky Derby, Cheltenham Gold Cup and Melbourne Cup, it's an all-out institution. A cultural celebration with a folklore...
