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Ramon Dominguez, Among Champions, Ferrin Peterson, The Boundless Podcast, Joe Talamo, Elizabeth Talamo, Talamo Talks, Gabby Gaudet, In Good Company, Amateur Hour Podcast, Jessica Paquette, horse racing, America's Best Racing, ABR

Podcasts Abound: Racing Welcomes New Conversations, New Approaches

The landscape of horse racing media is undergoing a dynamic transformation as new podcasts capture the attention of both hardcore and casual fans alike. With hosts like race callers and formers jockeys at the helm, these new series are moving beyond traditional race coverage and handicapping by offering exclusive interviews with people within the sport and beyond, connecting racing with pursuits beyond the racetrack.

So Happy, Triple Crown, Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs, horse racing, America's Best Racing, ABR

A Day in the Life of a Kentucky Derby Horse

The Churchill Downs backside comes to life a few weeks before the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve. While horses are stabled there nine months out of the year, some extra special ones call the backside their home in the weeks leading up to the Derby.

Kentucky Derby, owners, celebrities, Griffin Johnson, Sandman, influencer, Jayson Werth, Flying Mohawk, Joy Taylor, Ian Rapoport, Lindsay Czarniak, Jack Klugman, MC Hammer, Bode Miller, Burt Bacharach, George Steinbrenner, Joe Torre, Rick Pitino

Notable Celebrity Horse Owners in the Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby is an event for the stars – both equine and human. Making it to the race is a dream of horse owners from all walks of life. For example, former Major League Baseball World Series champion Jayson Werth had a Kentucky Derby starter two years in a row in 2024-'25.

Triple Crown, Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs, horse racing, America's Best Racing, ABR

Nine Everyday American Essentials Older Than the Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is the longest continuously held sporting event in America, with this year marking its 152nd edition. Often referred to as the “most exciting two minutes in sports,” the iconic race first occurred May 17, 1875, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., and has been run there every year since.

OTTBs, Sarah Welk Baynum, horse racing, America's Best Racing, ABR

Five Things You Need to Know Before Adopting an OTTB

Bringing home an off-track Thoroughbred (OTTB) is exciting, rewarding, and a little overwhelming at times.

Thoroughbreds leave the racetrack as highly conditioned athletes, but stepping into a new career means adapting to an entirely different lifestyle. It’s more than just a change in discipline — it’s a full reset in management, barn life, and expectations.

If you’re considering adopting an OTTB — or have recently brought one home — here are five things many new owners wish they knew that can make all the difference as you begin your retraining journey together.

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