Chel-c Bailey is a winner on the mat, the octagon, and now the track after the apprentice jockey recorded her first career victory aboard Burtnjoe in Friday’s first race at Oaklawn.
Everyone loves a miniature horse: They’re adorable, sassy, and fun-sized. Tampa Bay Downs found the perfect mini to become the track’s mascot: Mouse. What makes this little horse newsworthy, though, is how much she overcame on her way to becoming a beloved fixture at the Oldsmar, Fla., oval.
Among the many talented young professionals in the world of racing, there are few as dynamic as Claudia Elena Spadaro. Born in Venezuela, Spadaro has developed a multi-national following as her star has grown in the U.S. as one of the main handicappers and on-air personalities for HipicaTV.
Spadaro is based at Gulfstream Park, not far from her alma mater at the University of Miami. We sent her some questions so that we could get to know her a little better.
Two weeks ago, I walked around the yard of Zabeel Stables in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, following trainer Satish Seemar and the group of my fellow Godolphin Flying Start trainees. We are beneficiaries of a two-year international leadership and management program in the Thoroughbred industry.
Coolmore Stud is arguably one of the two most important international Thoroughbred owner/breeder entities in the sport over the past half-century, along with Darley Stud. The multifaceted business originated in Ireland during the mid-1970s and through the years has exerted influence in every major racing jurisdiction to one degree or another while also revolutionizing the breeding and sales sectors of the industry.
