
Bob Ehalt
His best horse may have been gray, but for the most part there was no gray area when it came to people’s feelings about trainer Grover Greer “Bud” Delp....
Legends
Posted April 21st, 2025 ·
2025 Lexington Stakes at a Glance
The Stonestreet Lexington Stakes generally offers a last chance for a 3-year-old prospect to move into the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve. Not this year.
Racing
Posted April 9th, 2025 ·
Rodriguez Punches Kentucky Derby Ticket with Wood Memorial Win at Aqueduct
Rodriguez realized all of his potential at a highly opportune time and cruised to a front-running 3 1/2-length victory over runner up Grande in the 100th edition of the $750,000 Grade 2 Wood...
Racing
Posted April 5th, 2025 ·
2025 United Arab Emirates Derby at a Glance
The United Arab Emirates Derby has yet to produce a Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve winner but it nearly happened last year, when Forever Young came within two noses of taking the...
Racing
Posted April 4th, 2025 ·
2025 Ashland Stakes at a Glance
With only 14 starting-gate spots available in the Longines Kentucky Oaks, qualifying points for the Grade 1 May 2 at Churchill Downs are exceedingly important at this time of year.
Racing
Posted April 1st, 2025 ·
Jockey Rosemary Homeister Jr.: Breaking New Ground for Women
There are a few female jockeys who will always be associated with their historic “firsts.” Diane Crump was the first female jockey to ride in a sanctioned race and the first woman to ride in the...
Legends
Posted March 28th, 2025 ·
Ashado: A Hall of Fame Career of Consistent Excellence
There’s usually something special attached to the first time....
Legends
Posted March 20th, 2025 ·
Several Options Still on the Table for Baffert Derby Hopefuls
With the May 3 Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve a little less than a month and a half away, stables have been mulling their plans for the final two weekends of major prep races on March...
Racing
Posted March 19th, 2025 ·
Mike Repole, Rick Pitino Form Winning Team at St. John’s
It was a year ago that prominent Thoroughbred owner and St. John’s University alumnus and mega booster Mike Repole can recall being at Gulfstream Park with Red Storm men’s basketball coach Rick...
Pop Culture
Posted March 11th, 2025 ·
2025 Virginia Derby at a Glance
The Virginia Derby was added to the Road to the Kentucky Derby slate of qualifying races for 2025 and shifted from a late-summer turf staple on the Colonial Downs racing calendar to a March prep...
Racing
Posted March 10th, 2025 ·
2025 Beholder Mile Stakes at a Glance
Grade 1 laurels will be up for grabs Saturday in the B. Wayne Hughes Beholder Mile Stakes at Santa Anita Park.
Racing
Posted March 5th, 2025 ·
Flood Zone Scores Big Upset in Aqueduct's Gotham Stakes
Flood Zone landed in the winner's circle at 17-1 odds by edging clear in the final furlong to post a 3 1/4-length victory over favored Sand Devil in the $300,000 Grade 3 Gotham Stakes for 3-year...
Racing
Posted March 1st, 2025 ·