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The Centuries-Old Horses vs. Bicycles Showdown

During the late 19th Century, the United States experienced a bicycle craze, thanks largely to the invention of the “safety bicycle,” which had two wheels of equal size rather than the one giant wheel found on the penny-farthing bikes that preceded it.

These new bikes were easier to ride for men and women alike and their popularity spread like wildfire across the country.

How to Throw an Epic Breeders’ Cup Party

The Breeders’ Cup is right around the corner and this year’s “World Championships of Horse Racing” will be held at Del Mar in beautiful Southern California. While there are still limited tickets available, attendance will be capped at a shade under 38,000. That’s capacity is far lower than the limit set by most other recent Breeders’ Cup host tracks in recent years.

#FanFriday: Get to Know Matt Bernier

Matt Bernier, handicapper for the Daily Racing Form, is a Massachusetts resident who is one of the sport’s most enthusiastic young ambassadors. He’s a regular presence as an analyst on NBC Sports’ television coverage of the Triple Crown and Breeders’ Cup and is also a leading expert on handicapping tournaments. Matt previously worked in real estate and gradually became immersed in horse racing to the point where a career change was in order.

My introduction to horse racing occurred when ...

Q&A: Anna Seitz Shares the Thrills of Ownership

Anna Seitz Ciannello grew up in the Thoroughbred industry and remains involved in both her career path and her hobbies. She works for Fasig-Tipton and runs a racing syndicate which has seen success on multiple continents. Here she shares about her experiences as an owner, thoughts on the industry, and more.

The Best Racing Nicknames for National Nickname Day

Everyone loves a good nickname. It’s no wonder that at a time where there’s seemingly a “national (fill in the whatever thing you want to fill in) day,” there’s a National Nickname Day. That day is today, Sept. 27.

Over the years, horse racing fans, turf writers, and other industry participants have come up with some of the most memorable nicknames for great horses, legendary personalities, and even racetracks. With that in mind, we put together a list of some of racing’s greatest nicknames.

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