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Tony Ryan, Book Award, literary, horse racing, Thoroughbred, fiction, nonfiction, Josh Pons, Letters from Country Life, Country Life Farm, Maryland, history, John Perrotta, Beggar’s Ride, Arthur Hancock, Dark Horses, ABR

Josh Pons’ ‘Letters from Country Life’ Wins 2024 Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award

Noted racing journalist and horseman Josh Pons has been named the 19th recipient of the Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award, presented by the Ryan family’s Castleton Lyons, for excellence in Thoroughbred racing literature published in 2024. He received the winner’s $10,000 check during a Nov. 6 reception at the Lexington, Ky., farm. The ceremony was held in a loft above the historic stallion barn that once housed 19th century champions Domino and Commando.

Griffin Johnson, America’s Best Racing, West Point Thoroughbreds, Sandman, A Stake in Stardom, horse racing, ABR

Griffin Johnson Awarded 2025 New Owner of the Year

OwnerView announced today that the 2025 New Owner of the Year, sponsored by 1/ST RACING, is being awarded to Griffin Johnson.

Johnson is an American content creator, social media influencer, actor, and singer with more than 14 million followers. Johnson was a founding member and resident of the Sway House, a Bel Air mansion and hub for famous TikTok creators. He is also a co-founder and operating partner of venture capital firm Animal Capital.

Ben Bernhard, Stable Analytics, Pin Oak Stud, SpaceX, engineer, parents, horse racing, pedigree, equine, sensors, biometric, Geaux Rocket Ride, Equibase, physiology, injury, data, technology, ABR

On the Rise: Ben Bernhard

Ben Bernhard will be the first to tell you that he is very much new to racing, but he does bring something unique to his jobs as the CEO and co-founder of Stable Analytics and as vice president of Pin Oak Stud, a Thoroughbred farm near Versailles, Ky., owned by his parents, Jim and Dana. The couple bought their first racehorse, Grade 1 winner Geaux Rocket Ride, as a yearling in 2021, and purchased Pin Oak the following year.

Bentornato, Breeders’ Cup Sprint, Jose D'Angelo, Del Mar, America's Best Racing, horse racing, ABR

‘Amazing Journey’ Has D’Angelo Sprinting Toward Breeders’ Cup Victory With Bentornato

Trainer Jose D’Angelo is having a great time again at Del Mar.

Breeders’ Cup, Miguel Clement, Christophe Clement, trainer, horse racing, Del Mar, Bellezza, Tawny Port, Intricate Spirit, Bottas, legacy, cancer, Del Mar, Saratoga, ABR

Miguel Clement Hopes to Honor Late Father’s Birthday With Breeders’ Cup Success

A huge wave of emotions will pour out if trainer Miguel Clement wins a Breeders’ Cup race Nov. 1.

Saturday would have been the 60th birthday of his late father, Christophe, who built the successful stable that Miguel now runs.

And for a family as close-knit as the Clements, Miguel knows there would be no better way to honor his beloved dad than to stand in the winner’s circle Saturday after a victory at the World Championships.

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