Jennifer Kelly
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 ·
Triple Crown Turning Point: Seattle Slew, a Great Horse with Humble Beginnings
In a plain brown wrapper, the yearling colt did not leave the same impression that struck those closest to Secretariat when he was that age. With a fair pedigree and a front leg that toed out, he...
Legends
Posted April 22nd, 2026 ·
Thirteen Books to Read for Triple Crown Season in Horse Racing
The three races that comprise the historic Triple Crown series are awash in stories of both people and horses, the names that inspire generations of racing fans to dive into the recounting of the...
Pop Culture
Posted April 17th, 2026 ·
The Best Fillies to Wear the Lilies: Top 10 Kentucky Oaks Winners
The Kentucky Oaks began as a companion to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, much as the English Oaks at Epsom serves as the female version of the prestigious Derby.
Legends
Posted April 17th, 2026 ·
Vella-Gregory Paying It Forward as Mentor to Horse Racing’s Next Generation
When it comes to the future, Jodie Vella-Gregory understands the assignment....
The Life
Posted April 14th, 2026 ·
Triple Crown Turning Point: Overcoming Tragedy on Citation’s Journey to Greatness
Few breeders and owners have defined an era as Calumet Farm did in the 1940s. What started as a Standardbred farm in the 1920s transitioned into a nursery for a long list of racing immortals in the...
Legends
Posted April 9th, 2026 ·
A Patron of the Track: The Lasting Influence of Joseph E. Widener
A son of a butcher turned business magnate, Joseph E. Widener was a visionary architect of modern American racing, known for transforming Hialeah Park into a world-class destination and leading...
Legends
Posted April 7th, 2026 ·
Triple Crown Turning Point: Tenacity Allowed Assault to Overcome Early Adversity
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines courage as “the mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty.” We see human examples of this each time jockeys...
Legends
Posted April 1st, 2026 ·
Advocacy in Action: Egan Focused on Supporting the People Behind the Sport
Some are born into the sport, spending their formative years around equine athletes, wrapping legs, mucking stalls, and continuing family legacies that might stretch back generations. Others find...
The Life
Posted March 31st, 2026 ·
For Love of the Horse, For Generations to Come: A History of Keeneland Race Course
Nestled on Versailles Road is a gorgeous expanse of racetrack, its grandstand rising from the greenery of the Bluegrass as cars speed toward the welcoming streets of Lexington, Ky. With its classic...
Events / Travel
Posted March 28th, 2026 ·