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Women in Racing: Bessie Gruwell Turned Tragedy Into Triumph and Built a Career on Giving Back

Women in Racing: Bessie Gruwell Turned Tragedy Into Triumph and Built a Career on Giving Back

Long before Bessie Gruwell became executive director of the Delaware Thoroughbred Horsemen’s...

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Talented Native American Apprentice Jockey Talliyah Timentwa Determined to Succeed

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Meet Carrumba, the Mother of 2026 Kentucky Derby Winner Golden Tempo

Meet Carrumba, the Mother of 2026 Kentucky Derby Winner Golden Tempo

Golden Tempo rallied for a 23-1 upset win in the 2026 Kentucky Derby May 2 at Churchill Downs in...

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Meet Carrumba, the Mother of 2026 Kentucky Derby Winner Golden Tempo

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Generation Next: Horse Racing Kings Bring Youthful Passion to Preakness

Generation Next: Horse Racing Kings Bring Youthful Passion to Preakness

Meet Brendan Yates, Owen Metwally, and Marcus Hakewill, three teenage racing fans and close...

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Generation Next: Horse Racing Kings Bring Youthful Passion to Preakness

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An Epic Opening Day at Delaware Park With Horse Racing Superfan Matt Halter

An Epic Opening Day at Delaware Park With Horse Racing Superfan Matt Halter

Spend opening day at Delaware Park with Matt Halter, who has become one of the most recognizable...

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An Epic Opening Day at Delaware Park With Horse Racing Superfan Matt Halter

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‘I Couldn’t Be Happier’: Birthday Vibes for West Point Thoroughbreds at the Kentucky Oaks

‘I Couldn’t Be Happier’: Birthday Vibes for West Point Thoroughbreds at the Kentucky Oaks

Members from the successful ownership syndicate West Point Thoroughbreds were at Churchill Downs...

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‘I Couldn’t Be Happier’: Birthday Vibes for West Point Thoroughbreds at the Kentucky Oaks

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A Magical Moment: Relive a History-Making Kentucky Derby With Trainer Cherie DeVaux

A Magical Moment: Relive a History-Making Kentucky Derby With Trainer Cherie DeVaux

America’s Best Racing went along for the ride with trainer Cherie DeVaux as she became the 18th...

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A Magical Moment: Relive a History-Making Kentucky Derby With Trainer Cherie DeVaux

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Taking Time to Stop and Smell the Roses With So Happy’s Co-Owners Ana and Hans Maron

Taking Time to Stop and Smell the Roses With So Happy’s Co-Owners Ana and Hans Maron

Ana and Hans Maron, co-owners of Santa Anita Derby winner So Happy through their Saints or...

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Taking Time to Stop and Smell the Roses With So Happy’s Co-Owners Ana and Hans Maron

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Meet Carrumba, the Mother of 2026 Kentucky Derby Winner Golden Tempo

Generation Next: Horse Racing Kings Bring Youthful Passion to Preakness

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‘I Couldn’t Be Happier’: Birthday Vibes for West Point Thoroughbreds at the Kentucky Oaks

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Taking Time to Stop and Smell the Roses With So Happy’s Co-Owners Ana and Hans Maron

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Talented Native American Apprentice Jockey Talliyah Timentwa Determined to Succeed

Talented Native American Apprentice Jockey Talliyah Timentwa Determined to Succeed

Talented Native American Apprentice Jockey Talliyah Timentwa Determined to Succeed

A Splendid Spa Finale: Fans Enjoy the Final Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga

A Splendid Spa Finale: Fans Enjoy the Final Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga

A Splendid Spa Finale: Fans Enjoy the Final Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga

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Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage June 25-28

Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage June 25-28

The upcoming weekend in horse racing is highlighted by one of the best racecards of the year to date anchored by a star-studded Breeders’ Cup prep, followed by the final racecard at one of the...

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Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage June 16-21

Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage June 16-21

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Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage June 11-14

A Splendid Spa Finale: Fans Enjoy the Final Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga

A Splendid Spa Finale: Fans Enjoy the Final Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga

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Where to Watch/Listen: Belmont Stakes Week 2026

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Talented Native American Apprentice Jockey Talliyah Timentwa Determined to Succeed

Talented Native American Apprentice Jockey Talliyah Timentwa Determined to Succeed

Talliyah Timentwa (pronounced TUH-lee-yuh TYM-en-TWAH) is a force of nature with undeniable equestrian talent that belies her size and stature. She is described as fearless, capable, determined,...

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Women in Racing: Bessie Gruwell Turned Tragedy Into Triumph and Built a Career on Giving Back

Women in Racing: Bessie Gruwell Turned Tragedy Into Triumph and Built a Career on Giving Back

Trainer Cherie DeVaux’s Family Roots Run Deep Around Saratoga

Trainer Cherie DeVaux’s Family Roots Run Deep Around Saratoga

Run Fast Racing Unites Fans and Celebrities Via Belmont Entrant Vitruvian Man

Run Fast Racing Unites Fans and Celebrities Via Belmont Entrant Vitruvian Man

On the Rise: Charlotte Clement de Bona

On the Rise: Charlotte Clement de Bona

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StableStakes Aims to Bring DFS Energy to Horse Racing Without the Learning Curve

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