Jennifer Kelly
With a record-breaking season comes the attention of turf writers, so Manny Franco was not surprised when I came calling for an interview. However, like many riders, he prefers to do his talking on...
The Life
Posted September 10th, 2026 ·
A Zest for the Zip: Zippy Chippy Showed There Is More to Life Than Winning
Once upon a time, there was a horse named Zippy Chippy. But only once....
Legends
Posted September 7th, 2026 ·
Saratoga Stories: Man o’ War Cup Much More Than Simply Travers Trophy
In 1864, New York businessman William R. Travers joined John Morrissey, Leonard Jerome, and other prominent men in building Saratoga Race Course, the historic racetrack now home to many of the...
Legends
Posted August 23rd, 2026 ·
Jockey Red Pollard’s Perseverance Helped Form a Lasting Bond with Seabiscuit
His name is familiar because of his connection to a beloved Thoroughbred, but the story of Red Pollard goes beyond his time with Seabiscuit. He endured a life filled with ups and downs, but his...
Legends
Posted August 17th, 2026 ·
Dual Breeders’ Cup Distaff Winner Monomoy Girl: Fighter, Competitor, Champion
Known for her consistency, grit, and unmatched will to win, Monomoy Girl captured the hearts of racing fans around the world. Her 10 graded stakes wins, including seven Grade 1s, not only...
Legends
Posted August 12th, 2026 ·
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 10th, 2026 ·
Betting on Potential: The High Drama of Selling Tomorrow’s Stars at the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale
Over the course of two days Aug. 10-11, approximately 200 colts and fillies will go through the sales ring, their hoof steps echoing the thousands who have come before and the dreams that go...
Events / Travel
Posted August 8th, 2026 ·
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 August 5th, 2026 ·
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 27th, 2026 ·
‘A Life’s Calling’: Durkin Shares Stories of a Legendary Career in the Announcer’s Booth
“Rachel Alexandra raises the rafters here at the Spa!”...
Pop Culture
Posted July 22nd, 2026 ·
Kona Gold’s Sustained Excellence the Signature of His Hall of Fame Career
To make it to one Breeders’ Cup is special for any horse and the people connected to them To win a Breeders’ Cup race puts that horse in elite company. To make five consecutive starts at the...
Racing
Posted July 20th, 2026 ·
‘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 15th, 2026 ·