Jason Beem's Thursday Column June 9, 2022

Thu Jun 09 2022Jason Beem

Jason Beem looks ahead to the Belmont Stakes and offers some thoughts on the day.
After the Racetrack: Beckham Bend

Tue Jun 07 2022Jennifer Kelly

For this month’s After the Racetrack, we look at a unique bond that reminds racing fans just how special a horse can be and what aftercare means for many Thoroughbreds.
Catching My Eye: Saturday, June 4, and Sunday, June 5, at Churchill Downs

Tue Jun 07 2022Kevin Kilroy

Caddo River has the look of a four-year-old ready to make a serious name for himself.
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem June 6, 2022

Mon Jun 06 2022Jason Beem

Jason Beem looks back at the weekend of racing at Churchill Downs.
Jason Beem's Thursday Column for June 2, 2022

Thu Jun 02 2022Jason Beem

Jason Beem discusses the first day in the booth for new announcer Doug McPherson and other racecallers remember their first day.
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem May 30, 2022

Mon May 30 2022Jason Beem

Jason Beem looks back at the weekend around racing.
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem May 23, 2022

Mon May 23 2022Jason Beem

Jason Beem looks back at Saturday's Preakness Stakes.
The Science of Horse Racing: The Photo Finish Camera

Fri May 20 2022Jennifer Kelly

Learn more about this essential piece of racetrack equipment, from the pioneers working with single-exposure cameras and film baths to a filmmaker who developed the system we know today.
How much does the winning Preakness Stakes jockey earn?

Thu May 19 2022Alastair Bull

Jockeys turning up to the Preakness Stakes are riding for much more than prestige. For them, it’s also the opportunity at one of the biggest paydays for the year.
The luckiest (and unluckiest) draws for the Preakness

Mon May 16 2022Josh Powell

What's in a number? We examined every Preakness Stakes since 1909 to find out which stall has the luck factor.
True Crime in Horse Racing: Phar Lap

Sun May 15 2022Jennifer Kelly

Since his sudden death in 1932, Australian champion Phar Lap has remained ingrained in the consciousness of the sport, both in his native land and here in North America.
Jason Beem's Thursday Column for May 12, 2022

Thu May 12 2022Jason Beem

Jason looks back at his first season at Tampa Bay Downs.
Who is the best horse not to win the Belmont Stakes?

Mon May 09 2022Rowan Ward

Belmont Week always brings up thoughts of the exclusive club of winners — as well as of near-misses. Let's remember some of the greatest horses in history to win the Kentucky Derby, win the Preakness, but not have their day in the Belmont.