photo by: Benoit & Associates

One of the best stories of the 2013 racing season turned into one of the saddest in the blink of an eye on the morning of Oct. 26.

photo by: Nikki Sherman

If racing were limited to “down the hill” events at Santa Anita, a mare named Mizdirection might be as ingrained in American sports culture as Man o’ War or Secretariat.

photo by: Barbara D. Livingston

He’s the kid brother, the underdog, the scrappy terrier on a farm full of long-legged retrievers. He’s also an Eclipse Award finalist.

photo by: Tod Marks

Giant's Causeway. Mossflower. A $325,000 Saratoga price tag. A spot in Graham Motion’s barn. Gustavian was destined to be an Eclipse Award finalist. Just not in this category.

photo by: Coglianese Photos

It did not take long for apprentice Edgard Zayas to find success at racing’s most elite level of competition.

photo by: Hoofprintsinc.com

Victor Carrasco established himself as one of racing’s most promising young riders in 2013, when he led all North American-based apprentice jockeys in bo

photo by: Barbara D. Livingston

He’s back in the saddle again!

photo by: Tom Keyser

In the span of five weeks last spring, jockey Joel Rosario accomplished more than most riders will achieve in their entire careers.

photo by: Barbara D. Livingston

Javier Castellano emerged as the dominant force among jockeys in 2013.

photo by: Barbara D. Livingston

Entering 2013 trainer Todd Pletcher led North American trainers in earnings seven times, including consecutively from 2010-2012.