 
	Julie June Stewart
Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith took a minute to remember his very first horse. He recounted his many adventures with a little black pony that his father bought him. The pony was named Stormy and...
				
					The Life					
						Posted October 27th, 2025 · 
				
			American Pharoah’s Historic Season 10 Years Later: Espinoza Reflects on ‘Best Horse I Ever Rode’
It is an iconic image that still resonates with fans and horse racing professionals 10 years later. Jockey Victor Espinoza (a 2017 Hall of Fame inductee) with his arm raised in triumph and the...
				
					Legends					
						Posted October 25th, 2025 · 
				
			‘Bright and Colorful’ Artist Amy Treadway Bringing Del Mar to Life
One of the most influential equine novels is Walter Farley’s 1941 classic “The Black Stallion,” which transports readers into the story of young Alec Ramsey and his adventures with a magnificent...
				
					Pop Culture					
						Posted August 25th, 2025 · 
				
			Fresh Energy for Start of 30th Season at Emerald Downs
There is a fresh energy infusing the backside at Emerald Downs as they are ready for Opening Day of their 30th season on April 27. Horse racing has a long history in the Pacific Northwest that...
				
					Events / Travel					
						Posted April 25th, 2025 · 
				
			Eye-Catching Pony Rip a Gentle, Young Ambassador for Horse Racing
There is a new presence at Churchill Downs this week for the 150th edition of the Kentucky Derby, and he is big! In a world where world-class Thoroughbreds are sleek, Monnie Goetz has brought a...
				
					The Life					
						Posted February 2nd, 2025 · 
				
			Brilliant Power of Thoroughbreds Comes to Life at 12th Annual Sporting Art Auction
Thoroughbred people love art. They love how paintings and sculptures depict racing history, legends, and larger-than-life moments. The 12th Annual Sporting Art Auction held at Keeneland Sales...
				
					Pop Culture					
						Posted November 26th, 2024 · 
				
			‘Why not us?’ Pali Kitten’s Ownership Group Savoring Exciting Breeders’ Cup Experience
To own a horse is to participate in a dream. Particularly a Thoroughbred racehorse. And when that 2-year-old qualifies for the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint on “Future Stars Friday,” your...
				
					The Life					
						Posted October 31st, 2024 · 
				
			‘Special Horse’ Mr. T Returns to the Big Stage for 2024 Breeders’ Cup
There is something extra special when a flashy Quarter Horse palomino stands out amid hundreds of world-class Thoroughbreds and their ponies at this year’s Breeders’ Cup World Championships Nov. 1...
				
					The Life					
						Posted October 29th, 2024 · 
				
			Reeves to Honor Dearly Departed Friend With Big Invasion in 2024 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint
It’s thrilling when two horses duel down the stretch, especially in a million-dollar race! Last year, the determined Big Invasion finished second in the 16th running of the Breeders’ Cup Turf...
				
					The Life					
						Posted October 27th, 2024 · 
				
			A King, a Cabby, and a Whirlwind Summer to Remember for Dean Reeves
Dean Reeves cuts a well-known figure at the racetrack. He is tall, affable, and always gives a great interview when the horses of Reeves Thoroughbreds win. With his wife, Patti, by his side, they...
				
					Events / Travel					
						Posted September 2nd, 2024 · 
				
			One Man’s Effort and a Louisiana Return for Lecomte
Ten years ago, Ron Schneider began a quest to find Henri Delattre’s (1801-1876) oil painting of the celebrated Thoroughbred Lecomte. ...
				
					Pop Culture					
						Posted July 24th, 2024 · 
				
			Reflections on Hollywood Park’s Special Place in Horse Racing History
“It was a beautiful land where flowers bloomed, the flamingos basked in the sun and airplanes flew overhead. A land where horses became immortal, and jockeys became famous.” I wrote those words in...
				
					Legends					
						Posted December 22nd, 2023 · 
				
			
 
				









 
				