Jennifer Kelly
The name Saratoga is synonymous with the best that racing can be. Each year, the Saratoga Race Course summer meet lures fans from across the country to experience the sport in an area that harkens...
Legends
Posted May 29th, 2026 ·
Halloran’s Book ‘Cody's Wish’ Honors the Extraordinary Bond Between a Boy and a Racehorse
Racing is a sport made of stories. Behind every horse are the people, the decisions, and the coincidences that bring them to the paddock on race day. From names to silks, the details share a bit of...
Pop Culture
Posted May 25th, 2026 ·
The Quiet Perfectionist: Inside the Hall of Fame Career of David Whiteley
Ben and Jimmy Jones. Max and Buddy Hirsch. Marion and Jack Van Berg. Carey and Bill Winfrey. Syl and John Veitch. Frank and David Whiteley.
Racing
Posted May 18th, 2026 ·
Seeking the Susans: Brittany Russell Goes for Preakness First with Taj Mahal
She has been an amateur rider, an assistant trainer, the boss of her own barn, and a groundbreaker. Brittany Russell may soon add classic-winning trainer to her résumé as well.
The Life
Posted May 12th, 2026 ·
Shifting Sands: The Changing Calendar of the Preakness Stakes
Each of the Triple Crown classics started as a race that was grounded in the history of its distinct location, a celebration of the sporting tradition of its region. Their union into one...
Events / Travel
Posted May 12th, 2026 ·
Preakness Forefathers: ‘Mr. Preakness’ Makes the Middle Jewel a Destination
Charles John “Chick” Lang Jr. came by his involvement in horse racing naturally: his grandfather and father both played prominent roles in the sport, making the younger Lang’s lifetime investment...
Racing
Posted May 11th, 2026 ·
The Vase, a Vane, and a Blanket: Three Timeless Traditions Define the Preakness
Named for the first winner of Pimlico’s original race, the Preakness Stakes occupies a special place in the heart of the American turf. This 1 3/16-mile classic asks 3-year-olds to try a distance...
Events / Travel
Posted May 8th, 2026 ·
She Wore the (Black-Eyed) Susans: Six Fabulous Fillies Who Won the Preakness Stakes
The Preakness Stakes has long been a proving ground for the toughest and most talented 3-year-olds each year. Run two weeks after the Kentucky Derby, colts have traditionally dominated this middle...
Legends
Posted May 5th, 2026 ·
How a Dinner Party Begot a Classic: Oden Bowie, Pimlico, and the Preakness
When the gates fly open each May at Pimlico Race Course (or Laurel Park in 2026), racing fans celebrate more than just the Preakness Stakes — they honor a legacy rooted in the vision of one man:...
Legends
Posted May 5th, 2026 ·
Triple Crown Turning Point: A Claimer, a Crafty Admiral, and a Colt Named Affirmed
With a superstar young jockey, dueling rivals, and electrifying finishes, the 1978 Triple Crown stands out among the other 12 on the strength of the sheer thrills and chills that Affirmed and...
Legends
Posted April 29th, 2026 ·
Podcasts Abound: Racing Welcomes New Conversations, New Approaches
The landscape of horse racing media is undergoing a dynamic transformation as new podcasts capture the attention of both hardcore and casual fans alike. With hosts like race callers and formers...
Pop Culture
Posted April 24th, 2026 ·
Kentucky Derby Forefathers: Bill Corum, Famed Sportswriter Coined Phrase ‘Run for the Roses’
Over its 152-year history, the Kentucky Derby has had its share of forefathers, figures who created and nurtured this racing tradition as it evolved from a Kentucky stakes into a bucket-list...
Legends
Posted April 23rd, 2026 ·