
Tom Pedulla
Allen Paulson, one of the most prominent owners and breeders in Thoroughbred racing history before his death on July 19, 2000, at age 78, embodied the American dream....
Legends
Posted September 18th, 2025 ·
Co-Owner Lucas Stritsman Gearing Up for Another Breeders’ Cup with Scottish Lassie
How is it that someone of relatively modest means who operates a family business in Albany, N.Y., has been a partner in four high-caliber runners since he first owned racehorses in 2011?...
Racing
Posted September 15th, 2025 ·
Atlantic Six Racing Aiming for New Heights with Sprint Sensation Book’em Danno
Atlantic Six Racing received an offer for Book’em Danno last season when he was a 3-year-old, a proposition so substantial it led each partner to take a deep breath and assess his priorities....
Racing
Posted September 9th, 2025 ·
Trainer Miguel Clement, with ‘a Village Behind Him,’ Carries On Late Father’s Success
Racing’s incessant demands did not allow the family adequate time to grieve following the May 25 death of trainer Christophe Clement, a Hall of Fame finalist. His loved ones instead found the best...
Racing
Posted September 2nd, 2025 ·
Ten Unforgettable Highlights From the 2025 Saratoga Summer Meet
I have visited Saratoga Race Course as a reporter or fan every summer since the mid-1970s. Every meet produces its share of spectacular performances, human and equine. Here are 10 highlights from...
Racing
Posted September 2nd, 2025 ·
Women in Racing: ‘Class and Integrity’ Propel Parx Racecaller Paquette
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....
The Life
Posted September 2nd, 2025 ·
Five Major Takeaways to Know from Labor Day Weekend Racing
Tom Pedulla offers takeaways from a pair of $1 million marquee events, the Pacific Classic on Saturday at Del Mar and the Jockey Club Gold Cup on Sunday at Saratoga Race Course, plus other Labor...
Racing
Posted September 1st, 2025 ·
P.G. Johnson: Hall of Fame Trainer Renowned for His Horsemanship
Todd Pletcher, winner of a record seven Eclipse Awards as the leading trainer in North America, learned invaluable lessons as a top assistant to Hall of Famer D. Wayne Lukas.
Legends
Posted August 26th, 2025 ·
‘Surreal’ Victory With Lovesick Blues Propels Barocio into Breeders’ Cup Spotlight
Librado Barocio needs work on his post-race celebrations. He must learn to control his emotions.
The Life
Posted August 25th, 2025 ·
Five Major Takeaways to Know From Travers Stakes Weekend
Tom Pedulla offers takeaways from DraftKings Travers Stakes day at Saratoga Race Course, which featured five Grade 1 races, and the Grade 2 Pat O'Brien Stakes at Del Mar as top horses captured...
The Sport
Posted August 24th, 2025 ·
Sovereignty Reigns Supreme, Gives Mott First Travers Win in a Runaway
Are there any worlds left for Bill Mott to conquer? The Hall of Fame trainer added a win in the bucket list race he yearned for when Sovereignty roared off to a whopping 10-length victory in the $1...
Racing
Posted August 23rd, 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 August 22nd, 2025 ·