
Tom Pedulla
When John Servis was growing up in Philadelphia, he experienced a recurring dream. He pictured himself in the winner’s circle at Churchill Downs, having won the Kentucky Derby as a trainer.
Legends
Posted May 5th, 2025 ·
Five Takeaways You Need to Know From an Action-Packed Kentucky Derby Weekend
Tom Pedulla offers takeaways from the $5 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on Saturday, the $1.5 million Longines Kentucky Oaks on Friday and other major developments during a...
Racing
Posted May 4th, 2025 ·
Sovereignty Prevails in Stretch Duel with Journalism to Win Kentucky Derby
Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott described the result as “bittersweet” when 65.20-1 Country House won the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve in 2019 at Churchill Downs following the...
Racing
Posted May 3rd, 2025 ·
Sunday Silence: The Star No One Wanted
Sunday Silence spent a lifetime in search of respect, on the track and in the breeding shed. In the end, he earned it....
Legends
Posted May 3rd, 2025 ·
Good Cheer Remains Perfect with Emphatic Kentucky Oaks Win
Undefeated Good Cheer may emerge as racing’s next superstar after she delivered an emphatic 2 ¼-length victory in the $1.5 million Longines Kentucky Oaks Friday at Churchill Downs.
Racing
Posted May 2nd, 2025 ·
Four Profiles of Courage and Resiliency Ahead of Survivors Parade at Churchill Downs
The Survivors Parade, now in its 17th year, has developed into one of the highlights of Kentucky Oaks day at Churchill Downs.
Events / Travel
Posted May 1st, 2025 ·
Women in Racing: ‘Game Changer’ Lisa Lazarus a Leader in Industry Reform Efforts
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....
Racing
Posted May 1st, 2025 ·
Kentucky Derby Diary: An ‘Extra Special Experience’ With Coal Battle for Bethany Taylor
Overachieving Coal Battle, a $70,000 purchase for Norman Stables at the Texas Thoroughbred Association summer yearling sale, has to be the greatest feel-good story of the 151st Kentucky Derby...
The Life
Posted April 29th, 2025 ·
Separating the 2025 Kentucky Derby Contenders From Pretenders With NBC Analyst Randy Moss
NBC Sports will again provide extensive coverage of the $5 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on Saturday as well as the $1.5 million Longines Kentucky Oaks, the premier race for...
Racing
Posted April 28th, 2025 ·
Rispoli Feeling Positive, Confident in Probable Favorite Journalism Ahead of Kentucky Derby
Tom Pedulla is interviewing prominent owners, trainers and jockeys as they travel the Road to the $5 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on Saturday at Churchill Downs.
The Life
Posted April 27th, 2025 ·
A Year After Fairytale Kentucky Derby Weekend, Jockey Hernandez Eyeing an Encore
Tom Pedulla is interviewing prominent owners, trainers and jockeys as they travel the Road to the $5 million Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve on May 3 at Churchill Downs.
The Life
Posted April 21st, 2025 ·
‘Let’s Go For It’: Derby a Reality for Flying Mohawk Co-Owner and Baseball Executive Jeff Berry
Tom Pedulla is interviewing prominent owners, trainers and jockeys as they travel the Road to the $5 million Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve on May 3 at Churchill Downs.
The Life
Posted April 14th, 2025 ·