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Nathan Klein, Tashua Antoinette Spiess, Penn National, RTIP, University of Arizona, horse racing, America's Best Racing, ABR

From RTIP Student to Penn National Race Caller: Nathan Klein Chases Lifelong Dream

For many horse racing fans, the voice of the track becomes just as memorable as the races themselves. University of Arizona Race Track Industry Program student Nathan Klein will take the next step toward becoming one of those voices when he begins his new role in June as a track announcer at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course.

Uncle Buck, Cody, Bob Baffert, Jimmy Barnes, Triple Crown, Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs, horse racing, America's Best Racing, ABR

Meet Flashy Pony Uncle Buck, the Baffert Barn’s Eye-Catching New Addition

Bob Baffert’s ponies have always drawn attention at the racetrack. Popular and well known, they have included Smokey as well as two striking palominos, Sunny and Amarillo (also known as I’m In It to Whiz It).

So Happy, Mark Glatt, Saints or Sinners, Mike Smith, Triple Crown, Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs, horse racing, America's Best Racing, ABR

Trainer Mark Glatt Primed for First Shot at Kentucky Derby

The bay colt was cooling out following his final serious bit of work before the most serious race of his life. And as he was walked and bathed, the masses gathered at the far end of Barn 42 at Churchill Downs, a plethora of media seeking insight into one of the more prominent storylines set to manifest May 2.

Albus, Incredibolt, Sofia Thompson, Triple Crown, Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs, horse racing, America's Best Racing, ABR

On the Rise: Sofia Thompson, Assistant to Trainer Riley Mott

Sofia Thompson knew little to nothing about the racing industry until a summer job several years ago, working as a hotwalker in the barn of Hall of Famer Bill Mott, changed the course of her life.

Takuya Nakano, Wonder Dean, Triple Crown, Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs, horse racing, America's Best Racing, ABR

Takuya Nakano Cherishing Kentucky Derby Experience With Wonder Dean

Nimbly mounting United Arab Emirates Derby winner Wonder Dean, Takuya Nakano meets veteran Churchill Downs “pony boy” Mike Crowder and heads out to the track at Churchill for their early morning exercise.

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