Tom Pedulla
America’s Best Racing has launched a monthly series to celebrate women in racing, explore the challenges they face in what has been a male-dominated industry, and highlight their achievements....
The Life
Posted December 2nd, 2025 ·
Jack Van Berg: A Hall of Famer and a True Horseman
Racing Hall of Fame trainer Jack Van Berg passed away on Dec. 27, 2017, at age 81. The Kentucky Derby-winning trainer who ranks fourth all-time in career wins in North America was profiled by...
Legends
Posted November 30th, 2025 ·
Belmont Winner Rags to Riches in League of Her Own
Todd Pletcher has won more than 5,850 races in his extraordinary training career. One stands out above the rest....
Legends
Posted November 23rd, 2025 ·
Ten Key Takeaways You Need to Know From Breeders’ Cup Weekend
Tom Pedulla offers 10 takeaways from the 42nd edition of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, which offered 14 races worth more than $34 million in purses and awards when it was held Oct. 31 and...
Racing
Posted November 2nd, 2025 ·
Breeders’ Cup Insights and Analysis From NBC’s Randy Moss
NBC Sports will provide extensive coverage of the 42nd Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar on Oct. 31 – Nov. 1. The season-culminating event features 14 races worth more than $34 million...
Racing
Posted October 30th, 2025 ·
Women in Racing: Kate Hunter Right at Home in Japan, Making an Impact in the U.S.
America’s Best Racing has launched a monthly series to celebrate women in racing, explore the challenges they face in what has been a male-dominated industry, and highlight their achievements....
The Life
Posted October 29th, 2025 ·
Breeders’ Cup Classic Diary: Confident Alvarado Seeking Cherry on Top of Dream Season
Jockey Junior Alvarado’s career has blossomed since he began riding regularly for Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott.
The Life
Posted October 28th, 2025 ·
Ten Key Handicapping Questions That Must Be Answered for the 2025 Breeders’ Cup
Even the best horses competing in the Breeders’ Cup World Championships this coming Friday and Saturday at Del Mar have questions revolving around them. Here is a look at 10 questions handicappers...
Gambling
Posted October 26th, 2025 ·
Skip Away: The Unlikely Story of an FBI Agent and a Gray Racehorse
The story of Skip Away begins with Carolyn Hine, wife of late Hall of Fame trainer Sonny Hine, wishing for a white Thoroughbred....
Legends
Posted October 22nd, 2025 ·
‘It Means the World’: Praying Takes Trainer Robbie Medina to First Breeders’ Cup
Emotions are sure to run high for trainer Robbie Medina before he starts Praying in the $1 million PNC Bank Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint on Nov. 1 at Del Mar.
The Life
Posted October 20th, 2025 ·
The Incomparable Cigar: A Trainer’s Ability to Transform an Athlete into a Champion
Few sports fans ever have the privilege of watching a world-class trainer cultivate a champion athlete—and even fewer fans have the opportunity to witness the development of an elite animal athlete...
Legends
Posted October 15th, 2025 ·
Perseverance Pays Off for Veteran Trainer Campbell, Breeders’ Cup Hopeful Patriot Spirit
Mike Campbell’s gut told him he would eventually follow the lead of his grandfather and father by becoming a trainer. The former jockey never anticipated the awful turn that would lead him to that...
The Life
Posted October 13th, 2025 ·