Every year over Thanksgiving weekend, several prominent tracks around North America pull out the stops in presenting high-quality Thoroughbred racing, including Churchill Downs and Del Mar.
The Turf Publicists of America (TPA) announced today that the 2025 Big Sport of Turfdom award will be presented to social media influencer Griffin Johnson. The annual award recognizes a person or group who enhances coverage of Thoroughbred racing through cooperation with media and racing publicists.
Late November is a time of change in horse racing as several tracks open for their winter meets, and two popular venues are kicking off extended runs this week. Tampa Bay Downs holds their first day of racing on Wednesday, Nov. 19, while Fair Grounds in New Orleans starts Thursday, Nov.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Wed, Nov. 12): Tickets for the 2026 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on will go on sale to the public Thursday, Nov. 13, at noon ET, Churchill Downs announced. The 152nd running of the Derby will be held on Saturday, May 2.
