Of all the great mysteries in the world — the origin of the stone statues on Easter Island, the existence/location of the Holy Grail, the person(s) responsible for letting the dogs out — few have ...
From four starters in his own name so far in the Kentucky Derby (GI), Dallas Stewart has sent out two second-place finishers — Golden Soul in 2013 and Commanding Curve in 2014. But that’s not to s...
Kentucky native Kiaran McLaughlin is another who comes from the “D. Wayne Lukas School of Training Classic Winners” and while his best finish in any classic race on his own so far is Jazil’s vic...
The Kentucky Derby offers some of the best betting value of the year. Given the unique nature of the Kentucky Derby, there are several ways it warrants a different handicapping approach than the other...
“The more you know about the past, the better prepared you are for the future.” ~Theodore Roosevelt The road to the Kentucky Derby has reached its climactic stretch run and now is the time...
Since Saturday, a lot has gone on at Churchill Downs. Impressive moves were put forth by Gun Runner and Creator and Wood Memorial winner Outwork, Tampa Bay Derby hero Destin and Bob Baffert’s Mor Sp...
Leah Gyarmati got her start in horse racing as a hotwalker at Belmont Park for trainer H. Allen Jerkens as a way to pay for her first love — show horses. Her temporary summer job progressed to becom...
As I’ve grown older and become more annoyed by loud music and kids loitering at the local convenience store, I’ve noticed that my sense of history has condensed. These days, I no longer think that...
Trainer Steve Asmussen is hoping lucky number 14 or 15 will be the magic number to take him into the coveted Kentucky Derby (GI) winner’s circle after sending 13 runners out since his first starter,...
Trainer Patrick “Paddy” Gallagher is known as one of the most likable on the Southern California circuit thanks to his easy demeanor, quick wit and wicked Irish sense of humor bordering on the ina...