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Harley as a foal. (Photos by Minnie Goetz unless otherwise noted)

He has been known to stop conversations in mid-sentence as people lose their train of thought and watch him when he nimbly passes by. He is not the kind of horse you expect to see on a world class racetrack. Your eyes think you are being deceived as you decide that you are looking at the largest track “pony” you have ever seen. He might catch your eye as he walks by. You can’t help but break into a huge smile and say “WHO IS THAT??”

Visiting Darby Dan: A Kentucky Halloween Tale

A statue of Black Toney looking over the cemetery at Darby Dan Farm.

If I was a ghost unencumbered with family and career responsibilities, I would head straight to Kentucky. What better place to hang out than the Bluegrass state? A Google search reveals that Lexington, Ky. is considered a hot spot for paranormal activity. There are many websites devoted to Kentucky ghost sightings and experiences.

Twelve Things You Should Know About Horse Farms

Visiting farms is a great way to see stallions like Noble Mission. (Photos by Melissa Bauer-Herzog)

Oct. 12 is National Farmers Day in the United States, a day that acknowledges some of the hardest working people in the country. In celebration of the day and those who work on farms in horse racing, here are some things to know about farms and what you should know before going to visit them.

1. They are some of the most beautiful places in the world: I swear farms hire the best landscapers around because I’ve never seen a bad looking Thoroughbred farm.

Your Pigskins and Ponies Picks for Sept. 17-21

Welcome to ABR’s Pigskins and Ponies column, where winners play!

Horse racing is my means to an end, and I love the sport like no other, but I admit it, like most of you, on a Sunday afternoon in the fall, it’s hard to pull me away from my couch … and NFL RedZone.

I have a wanted sign in Las Vegas and am feared by fantasy football mavens nationwide, but when it comes to the college game, I choose to punt.

That’s where Derek Cooley comes in. The dude is a loaded gun of university knowledge.

#RacingFanProblems of the Week for Sept. 7

Photo by Penelope P. Miller

Have you ever stayed up way too late handicapping the next day’s Del Mar card or skipped a family dinner because you couldn’t miss your favorite horse running at Saratoga? You aren't the only one with #RacingFanProblems, as you can see below!

If you want to be included in future #RacingFanProblems posts, instagram a picture with the hashtag #RacingFanProblems and you may be included in the newest America’s Best Racing feature!

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