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Visit Horse Country: Hermitage Farm Connects Rich History to Modern Vision

Hermitage Farm became an important Thoroughbred stud farm nearly 100 years ago, its name associated with a long list accomplished racehorses and high-priced yearlings. Today, it still has a prominent place in the horse industry, and has become successful in other areas as well.

Get to Know the Team Behind Old Smoke Clothing

Old Smoke Clothing Co. is a clothing and lifestyle brand with a focus on the sport of horse racing. Founded in 2018 by lifelong racing enthusiasts from Saratoga Springs, N.Y., Old Smoke prides itself on providing fresh designs that celebrate the fascinating history of the sport of kings while embracing the passion and lifestyle of today’s racing community.

Life in Shambles wins the Fall Highweight Handicap at Aqueduct on Thanksgiving 2018.

Among Horse Racing Holidays, Thanksgiving is Tops

When I first started working at Santa Anita Park, I discovered a whole new meaning to Christmas for Southern California horseplayers. Dec. 25 meant that the next day venerable Santa Anita was opening for its new racing season.

Zellda and Erin, Two Works in Progress

They are horse racing’s hottest new couple. Erin Riefenberg, a Midwest transplant from the glittery world of show horses, and Zellda, diminutive daughter of the splendid Zenyatta and super stud Medaglia d’Oro, have excited the fans’ interest as they perform their daily romp around Santa Anita Park’s historic oval.

Breeders' Cup Hopeful Stubbins Takes Owners to New Heights

The first thing you notice about Jack and Kelly McShane are their bright shining eyes and their great big smiles. It’s the aura of excitement circling around them. Within seconds you are drawn into their world and it’s lovely. Their horse Stubbins is racing in the million-dollar Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint.

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