
Tom Pedulla
Tom Pedulla is interviewing prominent owners, trainers and jockeys as they travel the Road to the $5 million Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve on May 3 at Churchill Downs.
The Life
Posted April 21st, 2025 ·
‘Let’s Go For It’: Derby a Reality for Flying Mohawk Co-Owner and Baseball Executive Jeff Berry
Tom Pedulla is interviewing prominent owners, trainers and jockeys as they travel the Road to the $5 million Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve on May 3 at Churchill Downs.
The Life
Posted April 14th, 2025 ·
Takeaways from Thorpedo Anna’s Rousing Win and a Weekend of Great Racing
Tom Pedulla offers takeaways from reigning Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna’s latest stellar performance in the $1.25 million Apple Blossom Handicap at Oaklawn Park, the last Kentucky Derby...
Racing
Posted April 13th, 2025 ·
Eddie Arcaro: Five-Time Kentucky Derby Winner Nicknamed ‘The Master’
Eddie Arcaro was known as “The Master,” high praise indeed for anyone attempting to persuade a half-ton Thoroughbred to do his bidding at an instant’s notice. But Arcaro deserved that accolade...
Legends
Posted April 10th, 2025 ·
‘It’s Giving Me Chills’: Jockey Nik Juarez Preparing for First Kentucky Derby with American Promise
Tom Pedulla is interviewing prominent owners, trainers and jockeys as they travel the Road to the $5 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve May 3 at Churchill Downs.
Racing
Posted April 7th, 2025 ·
Key Takeaways from a Super Saturday of Kentucky Derby Preps and International Racing
Tom Pedulla offers takeaways from major Kentucky Derby prep races held on each coast Saturday, the Santa Anita Derby in California and the 100th Wood Memorial Stakes Presented by Resorts World...
Racing
Posted April 6th, 2025 ·
Ron Turcotte: Secretariat’s Hall of Fame Rider
There should be no mention of the mighty Triple Crown champion Secretariat without pointing to jockey Ron Turcotte as an integral member of a dynamite team....
Legends
Posted April 2nd, 2025 ·
Starlight Racing’s Jack Wolf Talks Derby Prospects, Importance of Aftercare, Thrill of Victory
Tom Pedulla is interviewing prominent owners, trainers and jockeys as they travel the Road to the $5 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 3 at Churchill Downs.
The Life
Posted April 1st, 2025 ·
Women in Racing: Donna Barton Brothers Guided by the Heart
America’s Best Racing has launched a monthly series to celebrate women in racing, explore the challenges they face in what has been a male-dominated industry, and highlight their achievements....
Racing
Posted April 1st, 2025 ·
Sandman Punches Kentucky Derby Ticket and Four Other Key Weekend Takeaways
Tom Pedulla offers takeaways from two Grade 1 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve prep races Saturday, the $1.5 million Arkansas Derby and the $1 million Curlin Florida Derby presented by...
Racing
Posted March 30th, 2025 ·
Jockey Juan Vargas Making Most of His Chance, Grateful for Opportunity Aboard Coal Battle
Tom Pedulla is interviewing prominent owners, trainers, and jockeys as they travel the road to the $5 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 3 at Churchill Downs.
The Life
Posted March 24th, 2025 ·
Hands-On Trainer Ethan West Excited About Possible First Kentucky Derby Trip With Chunk of Gold
Tom Pedulla is interviewing prominent owners, trainers and jockeys as they travel the Road to the $5 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 3 at Churchill Downs.
The Life
Posted March 17th, 2025 ·