Lifestyle

The Book I Never Intended to Write: How a Tribute to Garrett Gomez Became ‘Garrett’s Gift’

The Book I Never Intended to Write: How a Tribute to Garrett Gomez Became ‘Garrett’s Gift’

As the 10th anniversary of Garrett Gomez's death approached, I found myself watching the 2010...

Pop Culture

featured Stories

Miracle Michael, Roddy Valente, Bruce Levine, horse racing, America's Best Racing, ABR

Miracle Michael Echoes Determination His Namesake Showed in Cancer Battle

Chicago Cubs, Alex Bregman, Bregman Family Racing, Act of Parliament, Churchill Downs, horse racing, America's Best Racing, ABR

Cubs Fly the 'W' at Churchill Downs With Act of Parliament Victory

Silver Charm 1997 Kentucky Derby silks, Northern Dancer 1964 Preakness trophy, Secretariat exercise saddle, Racing Memorabilia Auction, horse racing, America's Best Racing, ABR

Cross Gate Gallery to Present Inaugural Racing Memorabilia Auction

Events / Travel

the latest

Miracle Michael Echoes Determination His Namesake Showed in Cancer Battle

Cubs Fly the 'W' at Churchill Downs With Act of Parliament Victory

Record-Breaking Manny Franco and His Special Summer at the Spa

Apprentice Rider Roxane Liegeois Chases Opportunity From France to Dubai to Del Mar

How the Race Track Chaplaincy of America Serves and Supports the Horse Racing Community

Super Bowl-Winning QB Wilson Set to Make Racehorse Ownership Debut at Saratoga

Women in Racing: Montplaisir Nurturing the Sport’s Next Generation

On the Rise: Bella Rodrigues

must-watch videos

Trainer Yahagi on Forever Young, Belmont's Historic Reopening, and What Comes Next

Trainer Yahagi on Forever Young, Belmont's Historic Reopening, and What Comes Next

America’s Best Racing caught up with Yoshito Yahagi, trainer of world-traveling superstar Forever...

Share

Trainer Yahagi on Forever Young, Belmont's Historic Reopening, and What Comes Next

Share

Beyond the Silks: Flavien Prat’s Family Bond Strengthened Through Horses

Beyond the Silks: Flavien Prat’s Family Bond Strengthened Through Horses

Eclipse Award-winning jockey Flavien Prat grew up in his native France among a family that was...

Share

Beyond the Silks: Flavien Prat’s Family Bond Strengthened Through Horses

Share

Touchdown on the First Drive! Super Bowl Winner Russ Wilson and Family Score at the Spa

Touchdown on the First Drive! Super Bowl Winner Russ Wilson and Family Score at the Spa

Former NFL quarterback Russell Wilson scored with his first horse to race as co-owner when Club...

Share

Touchdown on the First Drive! Super Bowl Winner Russ Wilson and Family Score at the Spa

Share

Hot Walker Matthew Flores an Integral Part of Cherie DeVaux’s Team

Hot Walker Matthew Flores an Integral Part of Cherie DeVaux’s Team

Matthew Flores became a horse racing fan as a kid, watching the big races on TV. When Matthew,...

Share

Hot Walker Matthew Flores an Integral Part of Cherie DeVaux’s Team

Share

Iron Rose Academy Teaching Students Skills Needed for Career in Horse Racing

Iron Rose Academy Teaching Students Skills Needed for Career in Horse Racing

Marissa Short-Lopez launched Iron Rose Academy earlier this year with a goal of providing...

Share

Iron Rose Academy Teaching Students Skills Needed for Career in Horse Racing

Share

Inside the Announcer’s Booth With North America’s Youngest Race Caller Nathan Klein

Inside the Announcer’s Booth With North America’s Youngest Race Caller Nathan Klein

Nathan Klein, who was diagnosed with autism at age 5, became the youngest race caller in North...

Share

Inside the Announcer’s Booth With North America’s Youngest Race Caller Nathan Klein

Share

Trainer Yahagi on Forever Young, Belmont's Historic Reopening, and What Comes Next

Beyond the Silks: Flavien Prat’s Family Bond Strengthened Through Horses

Touchdown on the First Drive! Super Bowl Winner Russ Wilson and Family Score at the Spa

Hot Walker Matthew Flores an Integral Part of Cherie DeVaux’s Team

Iron Rose Academy Teaching Students Skills Needed for Career in Horse Racing

Inside the Announcer’s Booth With North America’s Youngest Race Caller Nathan Klein

must-see photos

How the Race Track Chaplaincy of America Serves and Supports the Horse Racing Community

How the Race Track Chaplaincy of America Serves and Supports the Horse Racing Community

How the Race Track Chaplaincy of America Serves and Supports the Horse Racing Community

Hazlewood Heads to Kentucky On High Note After Five Straight Wins on Final Day as Apprentice

Hazlewood Heads to Kentucky On High Note After Five Straight Wins on Final Day as Apprentice

Hazlewood Heads to Kentucky On High Note After Five Straight Wins on Final Day as Apprentice

The Latest in Events / Travel

Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage Sept. 24-27

Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage Sept. 24-27

Thoroughbred racing is nearing its peak fall season, as Belmont Park re-opened with a new facility last weekend, Santa Anita Park starts its fall meet on Friday, Sept. 25, and Keeneland Race Course...

Events / Travel

Cross Gate Gallery to Present Inaugural Racing Memorabilia Auction

Cross Gate Gallery to Present Inaugural Racing Memorabilia Auction

An Insider's Perspective: Thumbs Up for the New Belmont Park

An Insider's Perspective: Thumbs Up for the New Belmont Park

Where to Watch/Listen: Belmont Park's Re-Opening and Pennsylvania Derby Weekend

Where to Watch/Listen: Belmont Park's Re-Opening and Pennsylvania Derby Weekend

Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage Sept. 9-13

Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage Sept. 9-13

More in Events / Travel

The Latest in The Life

Miracle Michael Echoes Determination His Namesake Showed in Cancer Battle

Miracle Michael Echoes Determination His Namesake Showed in Cancer Battle

"A racehorse is an animal that can take several thousand people for a ride at the same time.” – Marjorie Johnson...

The Life

Cubs Fly the 'W' at Churchill Downs With Act of Parliament Victory

Cubs Fly the 'W' at Churchill Downs With Act of Parliament Victory

Record-Breaking Manny Franco and His Special Summer at the Spa

Record-Breaking Manny Franco and His Special Summer at the Spa

Apprentice Rider Roxane Liegeois Chases Opportunity From France to Dubai to Del Mar

Apprentice Rider Roxane Liegeois Chases Opportunity From France to Dubai to Del Mar

How the Race Track Chaplaincy of America Serves and Supports the Horse Racing Community

How the Race Track Chaplaincy of America Serves and Supports the Horse Racing Community

aftercare stories

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Success Story: An Unexpected Horse But a Perfect Fit

VanMeter and Hardesty Repeat as Real Rider Cup Marks 10 Years, Raising $74,000

2026 T.I.P. Championships and Thoroughbred Premier Series Preview Show Open for Entries

The Real Rider Cup: 2026 Featured Rider Ryan Keefe and Point Nemo

What to Expect in the First 90 Days With an OTTB

More in The Life

The Latest in Pop Culture

The Book I Never Intended to Write: How a Tribute to Garrett Gomez Became ‘Garrett’s Gift’

The Book I Never Intended to Write: How a Tribute to Garrett Gomez Became ‘Garrett’s Gift’

As the 10th anniversary of Garrett Gomez's death approached, I found myself watching the 2010 Breeders' Cup Classic again....

Pop Culture

Semifinalists Announced for 2025 Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award

Semifinalists Announced for 2025 Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award

‘A Life’s Calling’: Durkin Shares Stories of a Legendary Career in the Announcer’s Booth

‘A Life’s Calling’: Durkin Shares Stories of a Legendary Career in the Announcer’s Booth

‘Where the Turf Meets the Surf’ and Stars Come Out to Play: Del Mar’s Hollywood Connection

‘Where the Turf Meets the Surf’ and Stars Come Out to Play: Del Mar’s Hollywood Connection

Jockey Moya, Trainer Margotta Release Documentary on Shared Search for Redemption

Jockey Moya, Trainer Margotta Release Documentary on Shared Search for Redemption

More in Pop Culture

newsletter sign-up

Stay up-to-date with the best from America's Best Racing!