By Margaret Ransom Saturday’s $400,000 Risen Star Stakes (G2), presented by Lamarque Ford, at the Fair Grounds drew a talent-packed field of 10, which isn’t much of a surprise since it’s the fir...
By Ed McNamara No winner of the Risen Star Stakes has won the Kentucky Derby, but that could change if a decision ever is reached on whether to disqualify the late Medina Spirit for a postrace positiv...
By Richard Rosenblatt The opening $187,200 in entry fees is in the bank after 312 horses were nominated to compete in any of the Triple Crown races – the Kentucky Derby (G1), the Preakness (G1), and...
By Ed McNamara It’s that time of year when lightly raced thoroughbreds begin to show whether they peaked at 2 or are on the rise. Saturday’s card at Gulfstream Park should provide some hin...
By Ed McNamara As I write this, the afternoon temperature on Long Island is 18 degrees, with winds of 15 mph making it feel like 4. If not for the seemingly endless pandemic, I would have strongly con...
By Richard Rosenblatt A week into 2022, there’s horse racing news galore on almost every front, from the return of top jockey Irad Ortiz, Jr., to the retirements of Preakness (G1) winner Rombauer an...
By Richard Rosenblatt The thoroughbred racing world lost too many champions in 2021, most recently the collapse and death of Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Medina Spirit on Dec. 6. The tragedy occurred tw...
By Ray Wallin Another year of controversy and triumph at the races. We were able to go back to the track in person. The Triple Crown returned to its proper spring rotation and the sports and racing...
By Margaret Ransom Santa Anita Park kicks off its winter/spring racing season on Sunday with an 11-race card featuring six stakes races, highlighted by the Runhappy Malibu Stakes and the La Brea Stake...
By Mike Farrell Thanksgiving is here again, that time when we pause to acknowledge our many blessings. There are multiple reasons for racing fans to reflect on this past season. We can all give thanks...
