
Dan Tordjman
The Kentucky Derby is an event for the stars – both equine and human. Making it to the race is a dream of horse owners from all walks of life. For example, former Major League Baseball World Series...
Pop Culture
Posted April 24th, 2025 ·
What to Expect at Colonial Downs’ Three-Day Spring Meet
The first edition of the Virginia Derby was held in 1998 and has now been contested for more than a quarter-century, but the Colonial Downs feature race takes on a new look Saturday.
Events / Travel
Posted March 11th, 2025 ·
Meet the Jockeys of the 2024 Breeders’ Cup Classic
Just as any NFL team needs a reliable quarterback if it wants to win a Super Bowl, so too do the connections of the best racehorses in training need the services of a top-notch jockey if they’re...
Racing
Posted October 28th, 2024 ·
Pro Tips: Photos You Need to Take at 2024 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar
If you’re headed to the 2024 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar Nov. 1-2, there’s a good chance you’re showing up with phone in hand. There’s no shame in it — you’re going to be at the World Championships of...
Events / Travel
Posted October 22nd, 2024 ·
Meet the Jockeys of the 2024 Belmont Stakes
The venue for this Saturday’s Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets might be different but the goal remains the same for the 10 jockeys who’ll enter the starting gate for the final leg of racing’s...
Racing
Posted June 4th, 2024 ·
Great Hops and Fast Horses: Six Bars and Breweries to Visit in Saratoga Springs
There’s so much to explore in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., if you’re planning to visit for the summer meet that runs from July 11 to Sept. 2. Well before you get to the track, you have to check out what...
Events / Travel
Posted May 29th, 2024 ·
Meet the Jockeys of the 2024 Preakness Stakes
Much like getting an opportunity to ride in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, landing an assignment as a jockey in the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course is one of the ultimate...
Racing
Posted May 14th, 2024 ·
Meet the Jockeys of the 2024 Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is where lifelong dreams are made for anyone who has ever aspired to a career in racing. For the jockeys, making it to the Derby starting gate just...
Racing
Posted April 28th, 2024 ·
My Kentucky Derby Trifecta: The First and the Best
Whenever someone asks me “why should I bet on horse racing?” … my immediate response is to point to the potential for massive returns on a small investment. For me, if you want to make big money in...
Gambling
Posted April 25th, 2024 ·
Celebrities Who Have Owned Horses in the Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is an event for the stars – both equine and human. Making it to the race is a dream of horse owners from all walks of life. This year, Kentucky...
Pop Culture
Posted April 25th, 2024 ·
Ranking the Five Greatest Musical Experiences at the Pegasus World Cup
As I stood inside the Carousel Club at Gulfstream Park in late January last year, it dawned on me: The Pegasus World Cup had arrived – not just as a major racing event but as an entertainment...
Pop Culture
Posted January 19th, 2024 ·
Last-Minute Gift Ideas for the Sports and Horse Racing Bettor on Your List
If you enjoy betting on the races or you’ve got someone in your life who loves the ponies, what better time to score a winning gift than this holiday season? If you’re like me and you also like...
Pop Culture
Posted December 14th, 2023 ·