Five underappreciated champions trained by D. Wayne Lukas

Mon Jun 30 2025Kellie Reilly

As serious health issues have forced Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas into retirement at the age of 89, thoughts turn reflective about the inevitable passing of time in our own lives.
Photo Essay: D. Wayne Lukas as coach, horseman, and hall of fame legend

Sun Jun 29 2025Adam Spradling

Scroll through photos spanning many moments across D. Wayne Lukas' historic career as a coach, horseman, and Hall of Fame legend.
Tall Tales of the Track: Alan-A-Dale Goes Trotting for Roses

Fri Jun 20 2025Jennifer Kelly

In 1902, Alan-a-Dale won the roses thanks to an unconventional course of training and a savvy jockey who knew just what to do to keep the mount and score another historic victory under the Twin Spires.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for June 9, 2025

Mon Jun 09 2025Jason Beem

Jason looks back on the 2025 Triple Crown series and those horses going forward.
LIVE Belmont Stakes 2025 expert picks, results, horse racing news, Belmont Stakes horses, & odds

Sat Jun 07 2025TwinSpires Staff

Join us LIVE for a packed day of horse racing news for Belmont Stakes 2025 with odds, expert picks, results, and more.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Baeza

Sat Jun 07 2025J. Keeler Johnson

A gallant runner-up finish in a strong renewal of the Santa Anita Derby (G1) has stamped Baeza as a compelling candidate for the 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1).
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Journalism

Sat Jun 07 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Sometimes it’s possible to glance at a horse's pedigree and conclude with certainty they’re bred to shine racing classic distances, including the 1 1/4-mile journey of the Kentucky Derby (G1).
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Sovereignty

Sat Jun 07 2025J. Keeler Johnson

There was a time not too many years ago when a horse like Sovereignty might have been overlooked as a Kentucky Derby (G1) contender because of his pedigree.
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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [June 7-June 8]

Sat Jun 07 2025TwinSpires Staff

Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
LIVE Friday Belmont Stakes Festival expert picks, odds, horses, news, and handicapping analysis

Fri Jun 06 2025TwinSpires Staff

Follow along with us throughout today's stakes races for expert picks, odds, horse racing news, results, and more.
2025 Belmont Stakes: Journalism pegged at 8-5, Sovereignty 2-1 on morning line

Mon Jun 02 2025TwinSpires Staff

Post positions and morning-line odds for the 2025 Belmont Stakes
1907 Kentucky Derby Winner Pink Star
Tall Tales of the Track: Pink Star Springs a Surprise

Sun May 25 2025Jennifer Kelly

Pink Star, bred and owned by J. Hal Woodford, was a grandson of another Derby winner, yet he almost did not contest the big race. His improbable win, characterized by a powerful late surge, remains a testament to the unpredictable nature of horse racing and the spirit of a true underdog.
2025 Triple Crown Schedule: Key Dates, TV Schedule & Live Stream

Thu May 15 2025TwinSpires Staff

Explore the 2025 Triple Crown schedule with key race dates, TV coverage and live stream options for the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont Stakes.