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Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Hillary Ramspacher Eager to Participate with New Filly

This year, America’s Best Racing and the Retired Racehorse Project will be sharing diaries from several trainers preparing for the 2019 Thoroughbred Makeover competition, scheduled for Oct. 2-5 at the Kentucky Horse Park. This diary is by equestrienne and horse racing industry professional Hillary Ramspacher, who shares how she came to acquire her filly Tapanista that she is training for the Makeover.

Where to Watch/Listen During Rebel Stakes Week

This Saturday, March 16, Oaklawn Park will take the spotlight on the Road to the Kentucky Derby with the $1 million, Grade 2 Rebel Stakes.

Years After the Derby, Sam P. Thriving in His Second Career

This story was originally written in 2017 and has been re-published with an update on Sam P. (see below).

Ten years ago, Sam P. was part of one of the best 3-year-old crops in recent history when making his way along the 2007 Kentucky Derby trail around the country. Today, ‘Sam’ is enjoying life at a slower pace as a dressage horse.

Where to Watch/Listen Leading Up to Saturday’s Derby Prep Trifecta

This Saturday, March 9, marks one of the busiest day of prep races for this season on the Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, with a total of three stakes races scheduled that offer qualifying points for the May 4 Derby.

Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Unicorn Training Club's Journey with Dizzy

This year, America’s Best Racing and the Retired Racehorse Project will be sharing diaries from several trainers preparing for the 2019 Thoroughbred Makeover competition, scheduled for Oct. 2-5 at the Kentucky Horse Park. This diary's first entry introduces us to the four-woman strong Unicorn Training Club and their Makeover horse, Dizzy.

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