STUDY: Does jockey experience influence win rates and earnings?

Thu Feb 06 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Does the number of years a Thoroughbred jockey has been riding influence their win rate and earnings?
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Sorcerer’s Silver romps for Romans

Tue Feb 04 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Trainer Dale Romans has enjoyed resounding success through the years. But one target that has proven elusive is the Kentucky Derby (G1).
Kentucky Derby Roundup: Citizen Bull returns a winner

Mon Feb 03 2025J. Keeler Johnson

The 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 89 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for Feb. 3, 2025

Mon Feb 03 2025Jason Beem

I’d be curious how many riders have had that experience that he had yesterday. Winning on your first mount, only to be disqualified. I’m sure it’s happened but it has to be a tiny number of riders it's happened to.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Burnham Square

Sun Feb 02 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicappers must answer an important question: can Burnham Square handle the testing 1 1/4-mile distance of the Kentucky Derby (G1)?
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Captain Cook

Sun Feb 02 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Can Captain Cook handle stretching out over 1 1/4 miles for the Kentucky Derby (G1)?
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: 10 new names to follow

Tue Jan 28 2025J. Keeler Johnson

The final weekend in January yielded a bevy of three-year-old maiden winners with possible 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) aspirations.
Kentucky Derby Roundup: Speed King surprises in the Southwest

Mon Jan 27 2025J. Keeler Johnson

The 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 96 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Jan. 27, 2025

Mon Jan 27 2025Jason Beem

Jason discusses White Abarrio's win in the Pegasus World Cup (G1).
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Speed King

Mon Jan 27 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Speed King lived up to his name in the 1 1/16-mile Southwest (G3) on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, leading all the way to win the $1 million race by one length.
A True Gentleman of the Sport: Edward L. Bowen (1942-2025)

Thu Jan 23 2025Jennifer Kelly

Edward L. Bowen, former BloodHorse editor, author, and historian, was one of those storytellers, a man who loved every facet of racing and made it his life’s mission to share its stories.
Pedigree notebook: Still more to come from Arrogate’s last crop

Tue Jan 21 2025Kellie Reilly

This Saturday’s Pegasus World Cup (G1) brings back memories of champion Arrogate, who blasted to a new track record in the 2017 edition at Gulfstream Park.
Kentucky Derby preps: How productive is the Holy Bull?

Tue Jan 21 2025J. Keeler Johnson

The Holy Bull established its reputation during the 1990s and 2000s, when it cranked out three Kentucky Derby winners from only 23 starters.