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Cody’s Wish: A Boy, a Racehorse, and a Fight For Life, Paul Halloran, Cody Dorman, America's Best Racing, horse racing, ABR

Halloran’s Book ‘Cody's Wish’ Honors the Extraordinary Bond Between a Boy and a Racehorse

Racing is a sport made of stories. Behind every horse are the people, the decisions, and the coincidences that bring them to the paddock on race day. From names to silks, the details share a bit of the story with each step toward the starting gate. Every once in a while, the who, what, where, and why transcend a day at the races and touch the hearts of everyone bearing witness. The story of Cody Dorman and Cody’s Wish is one of those.

Ramon Dominguez, Among Champions, Ferrin Peterson, The Boundless Podcast, Joe Talamo, Elizabeth Talamo, Talamo Talks, Gabby Gaudet, In Good Company, Amateur Hour Podcast, Jessica Paquette, horse racing, America's Best Racing, ABR

Podcasts Abound: Racing Welcomes New Conversations, New Approaches

The landscape of horse racing media is undergoing a dynamic transformation as new podcasts capture the attention of both hardcore and casual fans alike. With hosts like race callers and formers jockeys at the helm, these new series are moving beyond traditional race coverage and handicapping by offering exclusive interviews with people within the sport and beyond, connecting racing with pursuits beyond the racetrack.

Kentucky Derby, owners, celebrities, Griffin Johnson, Sandman, influencer, Jayson Werth, Flying Mohawk, Joy Taylor, Ian Rapoport, Lindsay Czarniak, Jack Klugman, MC Hammer, Bode Miller, Burt Bacharach, George Steinbrenner, Joe Torre, Rick Pitino

Notable Celebrity Horse Owners in the Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby is an event for the stars – both equine and human. Making it to the race is a dream of horse owners from all walks of life. For example, former Major League Baseball World Series champion Jayson Werth had a Kentucky Derby starter two years in a row in 2024-'25.

Triple Crown, Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs, horse racing, America's Best Racing, ABR

Nine Everyday American Essentials Older Than the Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is the longest continuously held sporting event in America, with this year marking its 152nd edition. Often referred to as the “most exciting two minutes in sports,” the iconic race first occurred May 17, 1875, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., and has been run there every year since.

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Thirteen Books to Read for Triple Crown Season in Horse Racing

The three races that comprise the historic Triple Crown series are awash in stories of both people and horses, the names that inspire generations of racing fans to dive into the recounting of the tales of these essential moments. As we count down to the first Saturday in May, why not pass the days leading up to Triple Crown by revisiting the names and faces that make up the history of these iconic races? These 13 titles can bring readers a new perspective on some of the sport’s icons, both equine and human.

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