
Tom Pedulla
Racing’s incessant demands did not allow the family adequate time to grieve following the May 25 death of trainer Christophe Clement, a Hall of Fame finalist. His loved ones instead found the best...
Racing
Posted September 2nd, 2025 ·
Ten Unforgettable Highlights From the 2025 Saratoga Summer Meet
I have visited Saratoga Race Course as a reporter or fan every summer since the mid-1970s. Every meet produces its share of spectacular performances, human and equine. Here are 10 highlights from...
Racing
Posted September 2nd, 2025 ·
Women in Racing: ‘Class and Integrity’ Propel Parx Racecaller Paquette
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 September 2nd, 2025 ·
Five Major Takeaways to Know from Labor Day Weekend Racing
Tom Pedulla offers takeaways from a pair of $1 million marquee events, the Pacific Classic on Saturday at Del Mar and the Jockey Club Gold Cup on Sunday at Saratoga Race Course, plus other Labor...
Racing
Posted September 1st, 2025 ·
P.G. Johnson: Hall of Fame Trainer Renowned for His Horsemanship
Todd Pletcher, winner of a record seven Eclipse Awards as the leading trainer in North America, learned invaluable lessons as a top assistant to Hall of Famer D. Wayne Lukas.
Legends
Posted August 26th, 2025 ·
‘Surreal’ Victory With Lovesick Blues Propels Barocio into Breeders’ Cup Spotlight
Librado Barocio needs work on his post-race celebrations. He must learn to control his emotions.
The Life
Posted August 25th, 2025 ·
Five Major Takeaways to Know From Travers Stakes Weekend
Tom Pedulla offers takeaways from DraftKings Travers Stakes day at Saratoga Race Course, which featured five Grade 1 races, and the Grade 2 Pat O'Brien Stakes at Del Mar as top horses captured...
The Sport
Posted August 24th, 2025 ·
Sovereignty Reigns Supreme, Gives Mott First Travers Win in a Runaway
Are there any worlds left for Bill Mott to conquer? The Hall of Fame trainer added a win in the bucket list race he yearned for when Sovereignty roared off to a whopping 10-length victory in the $1...
Racing
Posted August 23rd, 2025 ·
Ron Turcotte: Secretariat’s Hall of Fame Rider
There should be no mention of the mighty Triple Crown champion Secretariat without pointing to jockey Ron Turcotte as an integral member of a dynamite team....
Legends
Posted August 22nd, 2025 ·
From Saddle to Studio: Talamo ‘All In’ on New Analyst Role With FanDuel TV
Louisiana native Joe Talamo, the son of an assistant trainer, launched his riding career in style when he earned the Eclipse Award as North America’s outstanding apprentice in 2007. He went on to...
Pop Culture
Posted August 18th, 2025 ·
‘A Dream Come True’: MyRacehorse Shareholders Smitten With Seismic Beauty
Carrie Wood yearned for a horse when she was growing up. She used to pore through the Washington Post classified section, circle ads for horses that were for sale, and leave them on her father’s...
The Life
Posted August 11th, 2025 ·
2025 Laffit Pincay Jr. Award Winner Mike Pegram Reflects on Unforgettable Life in Racing
Kentucky native Mike Pegram, a long-time owner best known for coming within a nose of winning the Triple Crown with Real Quiet in 1998, will be honored with the Laffit Pincay Jr.
The Life
Posted August 6th, 2025 ·