Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Another winner from a key race

Mon Oct 28 2024J. Keeler Johnson

Just how many Kentucky Derby (G1) contenders will emerge from a six-furlong maiden special weight contested on Aug. 24 at Saratoga?
The best horse racing movies of all time

Thu Oct 24 2024J. Keeler Johnson

The best racehorses are judged by the prizes they win and the dollars they earn. It’s only fair to hold the best horse racing movies to the same standard.
The best horse racing books of all time

Wed Oct 23 2024J. Keeler Johnson

The following six volumes rank among the best horse racing books ever written:
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Cox, Dutrow send out winners

Wed Oct 23 2024J. Keeler Johnson

Kentucky Derby (G1)-winning trainers Brad Cox and Rick Dutrow both saddled winning juveniles last week.
The best horse racing owners of all time

Wed Oct 23 2024J. Keeler Johnson

The history of Thoroughbred horse racing is long and storied. Racehorse owners, each with colorful silks to distinguish their horses from others, have helped chart that history.
Top 10 best horse racing tracks in the USA

Tue Oct 22 2024J. Keeler Johnson

From coast to coast and everywhere in between, the United States is home to many top-tier Thoroughbred racetracks.
Not Always the First Saturday in May: The Kentucky Derby’s Changing Calendar

Tue Oct 22 2024Jennifer Kelly

Through war, pandemic, and the ever-evolving sport of horse racing, the Run for the Roses has rolled with the punches, finally settling into its familiar place on our calendar.
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Oct. 21, 2024

Mon Oct 21 2024Jason Beem

With two big Pick 6 carryovers later this week, Jason writes about the glory days of the old $2 Pick 6 and a big carryover.
Breeders’ Cup Rankings for Juvenile Races

Fri Oct 18 2024John Mucciolo

A total of five massive contests for two-year-olds will be held during Breeders’ Cup weekend at Del Mar on November 1, as part of the much anticipated ‘Future Stars Friday’ card.
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Keewaydin impresses at Aqueduct

Wed Oct 16 2024J. Keeler Johnson

It’s increasingly apparent that a six-furlong maiden special weight contested on Aug. 24 at Saratoga was a key race with an above-average field.
Racing Roundtable: A look ahead to the 2024 Breeders' Cup

Tue Oct 15 2024TwinSpires Staff

This week, the Racing Roundtable convenes to talk about what caught their eye over the weekend and discuss who it's looking forward to supporting and fading in the Breeders' Cup at Del Mar.
Tall Tales of the Track, Kentucky Derby Edition: ‘The Truck Horse’ Does Good

Sun Oct 13 2024Jennifer Kelly

The 1918 Kentucky Derby brought the sport one of its most beloved figures, Exterminator, whose surprising victory in the Run for the Roses showed that great performances could come from the most unexpected places.
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Built, C K Wonder win at Keeneland

Tue Oct 08 2024J. Keeler Johnson

Did you know five of the last 15 Kentucky Derby (G1) winners raced as juveniles during the Keeneland fall meet?