Mike Smith Remembers Inside Information and a Performance for the Ages
The scene from the paddock at Belmont Park was the calm before the storm. The fillies and mares stood regally…
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The Heart of Horse Racing
In the dew laced fields of the Bluegrass, the morning sunrise announces a new day. The mares gently nuzzle their foals awake to start the day. In the anxious anticipation of breakfast, the herds of mothers and their young gallop…
Meet John Ortiz – A Young Man With a Mission
John Ortiz has been around the racetrack his entire life...literally. As the son of jockey Carlos Ortiz, John's life always…
Women in Racing: Candice Hare
The handicapping aspect of Thoroughbred racing world is tough, competitive, and full of strong opinions. It is almost an art…
Women in Racing – Gabby Gaudet
Gabby Gaudet has been involved in the world of horse racing since before she could walk. As the daughter of…
Medaglia d’Oro: A Picture of Class and Consistency
They say behind every great daughter there is an amazing father, and for Champions Rachel Alexandra and Songbird that is…
Women in Racing – Nancy Ury-Holthus
In Thoroughbred racing, it is not uncommon for one to take on many different roles in many different positions, and…
Remembering Tinners Way: Secretariat’s Last Foal
Though he resembled his sire in size, color, and build, Tinners Way didn't exactly give the impression of being like…
Millennials in Racing: A Q & A with Megan Devine
In the sport or Thoroughbred racing, you have to work your way to the top and few have worked harder…
People in Racing: Meet Joe Bravo
Joe Bravo, or "Jersey Joe" as many know him, is a widely recognizable name in horse racing. A third-generation jockey…