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Garrett Gomez, Rodolfo Alvarado, Garrett’s Gift: Life Lessons from the Turn for Home, horse racing, America's Best Racing, ABR

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.

Like every racing fan, I knew what was coming. Blame would turn for home with Garrett quietly waiting. Zenyatta would launch the breathtaking rally that had become her trademark. Trevor Denman's call would rise with the drama unfolding before him, and in one of the sport's most unforgettable finishes, Blame would hold on by a head, handing the great mare the only defeat of her remarkable career.

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

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

Stand in the paddock on a given day at the races and you are surrounded by stories. Each horse that walks into a stall, stands for a saddle and rider, and walks onto the racetrack carries with them the hard work and hope of each person they are connected to. In Miracle Michael’s case, this New York-bred 2-year-old is the equine namesake of a special survivor.

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

The Chicago Cubs flew the “W” at Churchill Downs on Thursday night when third baseman Alex Bregman’s Act of Parliament rallied to win the final race of the evening with nearly the entire team there to celebrate.

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

Cross Gate Gallery will present the inaugural Racing Memorabilia Auction on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2026 at their Lexington, Ky. gallery, introducing a premier new auction dedicated to the history and heritage of Thoroughbred racing.

Belmont Park, BloodHorse, Americas Best Racing, Michael Dubb

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

Michael Dubb is widely considered one of the country's top builders. So when Dubb raves about the new half-billion-dollar Belmont Park, his words carry immense weight.

The founder and CEO of Beechwood Homes, Dubb's company has built more than 10,000 luxury homes in 80 communities. His company built Meadowbrook Pointe, which consists of 720 homes on the Long Island, N.Y., site of the old Roosevelt Raceway harness track. Beechwood also played a lead role in the Residences at the Adelphi Hotel, a complex of about 80 high-end condominiums in downtown Saratoga Springs. N.Y.

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