Tom Pedulla
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 ·
From Saddle to Studio: Talamo ‘All In’ on New Analyst Role With FanDuel TV
Louisiana native Joe Talamo, the son of an assistant trainer, launched his riding career in style when he earned the Eclipse Award as North America’s outstanding apprentice in 2007. He went on to...
Pop Culture
Posted August 18th, 2025 ·
‘A Dream Come True’: MyRacehorse Shareholders Smitten With Seismic Beauty
Carrie Wood yearned for a horse when she was growing up. She used to pore through the Washington Post classified section, circle ads for horses that were for sale, and leave them on her father’s...
The Life
Posted August 11th, 2025 ·
2025 Laffit Pincay Jr. Award Winner Mike Pegram Reflects on Unforgettable Life in Racing
Kentucky native Mike Pegram, a long-time owner best known for coming within a nose of winning the Triple Crown with Real Quiet in 1998, will be honored with the Laffit Pincay Jr.
The Life
Posted August 6th, 2025 ·
Women in Racing: ‘Dynamo’ Masterson a Perfect Leader for National Museum of Racing
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 August 5th, 2025 ·
Five Key Takeaways You Need to Know From Whitney Stakes Weekend
Tom Pedulla offers takeaways from Whitney Stakes day at Saratoga Race Course and the Grade 1 Clement L.
Racing
Posted August 3rd, 2025 ·
Mid-season Report Card: Evaluating 2025 Horse of the Year Candidates
Is it too early to begin evaluating Horse of the Year prospects and rating their chances? Not at all.
Racing
Posted July 21st, 2025 ·
Elinor Wolf, Corbin Blumberg Employing Fresh Ideas to Enhance Excitement for StarLadies Racing
Two young people with impressive credentials have combined to point StarLadies and its partners in an exciting new direction....
The Life
Posted July 16th, 2025 ·