Stakes Recap: Louisiana Derby & Essex
Maggie Wolfendale & Andy Serling look back at the results of the Grade 2 Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds & Grade 3 Essex at Oaklawn.
StrideSAFE Shows Technology is Key for Equine Safety
The sensor technology StrideSAFE is revolutionizing aims to better protect the safety of racehorses by understanding the surface from the horse's point of view.
Crystal Quest Gives Uncle Mo 100 BT Stakes Winners
It was the third win in four starts for the 3-year-old, who made his debut finishing 10th in a Dec. 3, 2023 maiden optional claimer at Gulfstream Park, where he ran his first three races.
Calo Named New Track Announcer at Ellis Park
Tony Calo has been named the new track announcer at Ellis Park. Calo, a veteran in the horse racing industry, will continue to serve as the announcer at Turfway Park along with being a handicapping analyst at Churchill Downs.
Rispoli's Big Jeff Ruby Day Included 2,000th Winner
It was a monumental day for jockey Umberto Rispoli at Turfway Park March 23. Not only did he secure the grand prize, the $700,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) with Endlessly, but he also earned his 2,000th victory in the saddle.
Steal Sunshine, Tumbarumba to Meet Again in Ghostzapper
Graded stakes winners Steal Sunshine and Tumbarumba will meet again March 30 in the 1 1/16-mile $150,000 Ghostzapper Stakes (G3) after a nose separated the pair the last time they met at Gulfstream Park.
Muth, Timberlake Follow Mirrored Path to Arkansas Derby
Grade 1 winners Muth and Timberlake square off in search of a second top-level victory when an expected field of 10 3-year-olds compete in the $1.5 million Arkansas Derby (G1) at Oaklawn Park March 30.
“Jockey Queen” Chronicles Life of Lillian Holder
Lillian Jenkinson Holder was one of the best riders many in her area had seen. Yet her long career on bush tracks and pursuit of a license to ride at pari-mutuel racetracks remained a story hidden—until now.
Details Released for Tattersalls Online Breeze-Up Session
The Online Breeze-Up Session, scheduled to feature as part of the June Online Sale June 5-6, will be available to consignors located in Britain and Ireland with breeze-ups to be held at Chelmsford City Racecourse and at Dundalk Stadium, announced…
Deadline Approaching for NYTHA Internship Applications
The deadline to apply for the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association paid social media internship in Saratoga is Monday, Apr. 1. Over the course of the seven-week meet this summer, the intent is to produce engaging videos and images for…