Faded Glory: The Kentucky Derby’s Forgotten Winners (Ben Ali, 1886)

Wed Jan 24 2024Jennifer Kelly

In the century and a half of the Kentucky Derby lies forgotten tales of this great race. While the sport's spotlight often shines on the most celebrated champions, there are remarkable tales of victory that have faded into the recesses of time.
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Hall of Fame is very fast

Mon Jan 22 2024J. Keeler Johnson

The equine Hall of Fame took a solid first step toward a place in the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame when he smashed a 1 1/16-mile maiden special weight on Saturday at Fair Grounds.
Jason Beem's Thursday Column for Jan. 18, 2024

Thu Jan 18 2024Jason Beem

Jason looks ahead to this weekend's Silverbulletday S., discussing the story and chances of Oklahoma-bred Miss Code West.
First-crop sires: Flameaway leads the way by stakes winners

Wed Jan 17 2024James Scully

Flameaway outperformed expectations in his first season at stud, topping all freshman sires by stakes winners in 2023. He registered a total of six stakes victories from a quartet of stakes-winning offspring.
First-crop sires: Omaha Beach’s unbeaten Kopion on Kentucky Oaks trail

Tue Jan 16 2024Kellie Reilly

Omaha Beach ranked first among North American freshman sires, not by the official standard of progeny earnings in 2023, but by another metric that’s arguably more significant for his stud career: the number of stakes performers.
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Pletcher saddles three winners

Mon Jan 15 2024J. Keeler Johnson

Two-time Kentucky Derby (G1)-winning trainer Todd Pletcher sent out a trio of possible 2024 Kentucky Derby contenders to break their maidens during the second week of January.
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Jan. 15, 2024

Mon Jan 15 2024Jason Beem

Jason looks back at the weekend of racing as the season starts to pick up at Tampa Bay Downs.
Jason Beem's Thursday Column for Jan. 11, 2024

Thu Jan 11 2024Jason Beem

Jason discusses some thoughts on inquiries and disqualifications in racing and how they differ from other sports.
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Ari’s Magic sparkles on debut

Mon Jan 08 2024J. Keeler Johnson

The first week of January produced a handful of noteworthy three-year-old maiden winners with possible Kentucky Derby (G1) aspirations.
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Jan. 8, 2024

Mon Jan 08 2024Jason Beem

Jason looks back on the anniversary of his first race call, which happened 18 years ago today.
2023 in review: Seven favorite races

Sun Jan 07 2024Kellie Reilly

An annual look back on notable races of the year can easily devolve into a laundry list of obligatory inclusions. For greater variety, I’d prefer to highlight my favorite performances that took place outside of the U.S. Triple Crown and Breeders’ Cup festivities that are already well covered.
First-crop sires: Maximus Mischief ends 2023 in second place

Thu Jan 04 2024J. Keeler Johnson

The final racing results from 2023 are in, and Maximus Mischief ended the year as the second-leading first-crop sire in multiple categories.
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Flashy winners close out 2023

Mon Jan 01 2024J. Keeler Johnson

During the closing days of 2023, a bevy of potential Kentucky Derby (G1) contenders posted flashy maiden victories from coast to coast.