
Jennifer Kelly
When it comes to horses, even the most cynical of souls has a hard time not falling for the large eyes and dynamic ears of a Thoroughbred. We are captivated by their hearts on the track and their...
Aftercare
Posted October 8th, 2025 ·
Supporting Peace of Mind – Far Hills Fund Helps Cancer Patients During Time of Need
Nestled on 230 acres in the heart of New Jersey’s horse country, historic Moorland Farm plays host to the annual Far Hills Race Meeting, a one-day celebration of the equine athlete. The card...
Events / Travel
Posted October 6th, 2025 ·
Two-Time Queen of the Hill: Mizdirection Makes Hay of Breeders’ Cup at Santa Anita
The family comes in various shades of gray, colts and fillies, each successive generation building on the tenacity and talent of the previous one.
Legends
Posted September 17th, 2025 ·
Heart-Stopping King’s Plate: Ulwellings Experienced Highs, Lows of Life in Mansetti’s Victory
Al and Bill Ulwelling experienced the highs and lows of life in a span of just minutes: their 3-year-old colt Mansetti won the King's Plate, the first jewel of the Canadian Triple Crown, by 2 ½...
Racing
Posted September 5th, 2025 ·
A True International Superstar of the Turf: Breeders’ Cup Legend Ouija Board
In 2024, nearly 17,000 Thoroughbreds were born in North America, while England and Ireland welcomed a little more than 13,000 foals. Of those, less than half will win a race in their lifetime,...
Legends
Posted August 11th, 2025 ·
Underappreciated Stars of the 1950s: Crafty Admiral, First Landing, and Tim Tam
As television became more popular in the 1950s, the sport of horse racing was soon accessible to a whole new sector of fans.
Legends
Posted August 10th, 2025 ·
A Tribute to One of Racing’s Great Families: The History of the Whitney Stakes
Stakes races like the Belmont or the Woodward stand as tributes to those who make significant contributions to horse racing, their names reflective of what those Pillars of the Turf have given the...
Legends
Posted July 30th, 2025 ·
The Greatest Racehorse? Shrager’s Book Takes a Shot at an Age-Old Debate
Sit on the track apron on a given race day and conversation is bound to turn to the merits of one particular horse versus another. Easy Goer versus Sunday Silence? Affirmed or Alydar?
Pop Culture
Posted July 28th, 2025 ·
Simply Awesome: 1998 Breeders’ Cup Classic Winner Built Legacy On and Off the Racetrack
How does a horse follow up winning the Queen’s Plate and then defeating three Triple Crown classic winners in the Breeders’ Cup Classic? By siring a couple of classic winners and Eclipse Awards...
Legends
Posted July 21st, 2025 ·
‘Where the Turf Meets the Surf’ and Stars Come Out to Play: Del Mar’s Hollywood Connection
The Del Mar Turf Club has built its reputation on the equine celebrities that have graced this seaside racetrack since its 1937 opening, with names like Seabiscuit, American Pharoah, and Zenyatta...
Pop Culture
Posted July 17th, 2025 ·
Clement L. Hirsch: Businessman, Sportsman, Pillar of the Turf
In the pantheon of influential names in California racing, Clement L. Hirsch ranks up there with Bing Crosby, Dr. Charles Strub, and Elias “Lucky” Baldwin, owners and breeders whose passion for the...
Legends
Posted July 15th, 2025 ·
Saratoga Stories: A Dinner Party to Remember
The story of the sport of horse racing lies in its places: sprawling expanses of bluegrass nourishing generations, stunning mountain vistas watching over their battles, and timeless towns centered...
Events / Travel
Posted July 13th, 2025 ·