John Piassek
Guy Torsilieri, the chairman of the Far Hills race meet in New Jersey, remembers the first time he saw McDynamo in person. The then-4-year-old gelding had just picked up his first steeplechase...
Legends
Posted October 15th, 2024 ·
2024 Maryland Million Classic Cheat Sheet: Get to Know the Horses
The Maryland Thoroughbred industry will have its moment in the sun on Saturday, Oct. 12, when Laurel Park plays host to the 39th edition of the Jim McKay Maryland Million.
Racing
Posted October 8th, 2024 ·
Selections and Strategy for Sunday’s Special Coast to Coast Pick 5
Sunday’s cards at Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita Park are highlighted by the 1/ST Bet Coast to Coast Pick 5. The unique wager combines races from both tracks into one exciting sequence.
Gambling
Posted April 6th, 2024 ·
Stars of Yesterday: Looking Back at Best Wood Memorial Winners
New York’s road to the 2024 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve concludes this Saturday. Aqueduct will host the $750,000, Grade 2 Wood Memorial Stakes Presented by Resorts World Casino at...
Legends
Posted April 1st, 2024 ·
Notable Fillies in Kentucky Derby Prep Races
Throughout the years, most top contenders in prep races for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve have been colts or geldings. Although fillies are eligible for all Derby preps and can...
Legends
Posted March 30th, 2024 ·
Stars of Yesterday: Looking Back at Best Florida Derby Winners
One of the preeminent prep races on the road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve will be held at Gulfstream Park, which hosts the Grade 1, $1 million Curlin Florida Derby Presented...
Legends
Posted March 26th, 2024 ·
Stars of Yesterday: Looking Back at Best Arkansas Derby Winners
Oaklawn Park's road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve concludes this Saturday, when the Hot Springs, Ark. track hosts the $1.25 million, Grade 1 Arkansas Derby.
Legends
Posted March 25th, 2024 ·
Stars of Yesterday: Looking Back at Best Louisiana Derby Winners
Fair Grounds’ path to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve reaches its end Saturday with the $1 million, Grade 2 Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby. The field will travel 1 3/16 miles on...
Legends
Posted March 18th, 2024 ·
Stars of Yesterday: Looking Back at Best Tampa Bay Derby Winners
The Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve heads south this Saturday to Tampa Bay Downs, which hosts the $400,000, Grade 2 Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby.
Legends
Posted March 4th, 2024 ·
Stars of Yesterday: Looking Back at Best San Felipe Stakes Winners
Saturday’s card at Santa Anita Park includes the $300,000, Grade 2 DK Horse San Felipe Stakes. Some of California’s top 3-year-olds will square off in the final local prep race for the Grade 1...
Racing
Posted February 27th, 2024 ·
Stars of Yesterday: Looking Back at the Best Fountain of Youth Stakes Winners
Gulfstream Park’s feature race this Saturday is the $400,000, Grade 2 Coolmore Fountain of Youth Stakes. Some of the top 3-year-olds in the country will do battle in this 1 1/16-mile contest.
Legends
Posted February 27th, 2024 ·
Stars of Yesterday: Looking Back at Best Rebel Stakes Winners
The Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve winds its way through Oaklawn Park this Saturday, for the $1.25 million, Grade 2 Rebel Stakes. A competitive field of 13 entrants is set...
Legends
Posted February 19th, 2024 ·