We get letters, emails, troubling texts, and messages in empty bourbon bottles. Sometimes it's best to let them float away. But then there are the questions worth answering.Full Story >>
One surefire distraction from harsh reality is the sight of a great horse on parade. Strolling majestically in front of fans, free of pari-mutuel responsibilities, the great horse is allowed to be appreciated in real time, up close and personal.
Racing's most unusual, inspiring reunion will take place at Canterbury Park Saturday evening, when the yin and yang of the riding profession gathers to celebrate the fifth annual Jockeys and Jeans fundraiser.
Lying in a hospital bed in Iowa, Marlon St. Julien had just finished watching Justify take the Belmont Stakes last Saturday to become the 13th winner of the Triple Crown. He was tired, emotionally drained, and the meds were kicking in. As he began to ...
Remember when some very influential people insisted something needed to be done to bring the Triple Crown more into line with the realities of today’s game, which really was just a euphemism to dumb the Triple Crown down, and make it easier to win by ...
With a 13th Triple Crown on the line, it's a perfect time to check in with Jack Whitaker, the Renaissance broadcaster who was doing the Belmont Stakes on CBS when most homes still suffered through prime time on black-and-white Zenith consoles.
Over recent years the number of female members in the Jockeys' Guild has hovered around 8 percent or 9 percent. Little wonder then, that such a small segment of a given population would have produced only four women that have ridden in a Triple Crown ...
Even four decades on, it doesn't take a phone call to launch Alydar's retired trainer, John Veitch, into a fond reverie. The mahogany red chestnut put Veitch on the road to the Hall of Fame, while allowing the young horseman – he was 32 during the ...
Maybe Unique Bella does have distance limitations. It’s difficult to know for certain because she has not yet had the opportunity to race beyond 1 1/16 miles. However, if Unique Bella does have a limit as to how far she can effectively perform, the ...
