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Amy Treadway, Del Mar, Dark Horse, Across the Board, America's Best Racing, horse racing, ABR

‘Bright and Colorful’ Artist Amy Treadway Bringing Del Mar to Life

One of the most influential equine novels is Walter Farley’s 1941 classic “The Black Stallion,” which transports readers into the story of young Alec Ramsey and his adventures with a magnificent black Arabian stallion. It took readers from being shipwrecked to horse racing. In 1953, Marjorie Burger of the New York Times stated, “The Black Stallion is about the most famous fictional horse of the century.”

Joe Talamo, FanDuel TV, America's Best Racing, horse racing, ABR

From Saddle to Studio: Talamo ‘All In’ on New Analyst Role With FanDuel TV

Louisiana native Joe Talamo, the son of an assistant trainer, launched his riding career in style when he earned the Eclipse Award as North America’s outstanding apprentice in 2007. He went on to win 2,343 races, including 24 Grade 1 contests, while his mounts earned more than $131.6 million. Talamo, 35, recently began a new chapter in his life by joining FanDuel TV as a full-time host and racing analyst.

Hill ‘n’ Dale at Xalapa, Thorpedo Anna, Marshawn Lynch, America's Best Racing, horse racing, ABR

Retired NFL Star Marshawn Lynch Part of Hill 'n' Dale Deal to Acquire Interest in Thorpedo Anna

Hill ‘n’ Dale at Xalapa announced Aug. 14 that they have acquired a half interest in reigning Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna, a deal that includes Super Bowl Champion Marshawn Lynch.

Ewing, Saratoga Special, Patrick Ewing, America's Best Racing, horse racing, ABR

Ewing Aims to Build Off Saratoga Special, Plus 25 Other Talented Horses Named for Famous Athletes

What do one of the NBA’s all-time greats and a promising racehorse have in common? It sounds like a silly anecdote, but the answer is simply a name: Ewing.

Patrick Ewing played 17 seasons in the National Basketball Association after winning the Naismith Award as men’s college basketball’s player of the year in 1984-’85 for the Georgetown Hoyas. The Kingston, Jamaica native was the NBA Rookie of the Year in 1985-’86 after being selected No. 1 overall in the NBA Draft by the New York Knicks.

Man o’ War, Mark Shrager, The Greatest Racehorse, Man o’ War and the Judgment of History, America's Best Racing, horse racing, ABR

The Greatest Racehorse? Shrager’s Book Takes a Shot at an Age-Old Debate

Sit on the track apron on a given race day and conversation is bound to turn to the merits of one particular horse versus another. Easy Goer versus Sunday Silence? Affirmed or Alydar?

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