
Jennifer Kelly
In 2024, nearly 17,000 Thoroughbreds were born in North America, while England and Ireland welcomed a little more than 13,000 foals. Of those, less than half will win a race in their lifetime,...
Legends
Posted August 11th, 2025 ·
Underappreciated Stars of the 1950s: Crafty Admiral, First Landing, and Tim Tam
As television became more popular in the 1950s, the sport of horse racing was soon accessible to a whole new sector of fans.
Legends
Posted August 10th, 2025 ·
A Tribute to One of Racing’s Great Families: The History of the Whitney Stakes
Stakes races like the Belmont or the Woodward stand as tributes to those who make significant contributions to horse racing, their names reflective of what those Pillars of the Turf have given the...
Legends
Posted July 30th, 2025 ·
The Greatest Racehorse? Shrager’s Book Takes a Shot at an Age-Old Debate
Sit on the track apron on a given race day and conversation is bound to turn to the merits of one particular horse versus another. Easy Goer versus Sunday Silence? Affirmed or Alydar?
Pop Culture
Posted July 28th, 2025 ·
Simply Awesome: 1998 Breeders’ Cup Classic Winner Built Legacy On and Off the Racetrack
How does a horse follow up winning the Queen’s Plate and then defeating three Triple Crown classic winners in the Breeders’ Cup Classic? By siring a couple of classic winners and Eclipse Awards...
Legends
Posted July 21st, 2025 ·
‘Where the Turf Meets the Surf’ and Stars Come Out to Play: Del Mar’s Hollywood Connection
The Del Mar Turf Club has built its reputation on the equine celebrities that have graced this seaside racetrack since its 1937 opening, with names like Seabiscuit, American Pharoah, and Zenyatta...
Pop Culture
Posted July 17th, 2025 ·
Clement L. Hirsch: Businessman, Sportsman, Pillar of the Turf
In the pantheon of influential names in California racing, Clement L. Hirsch ranks up there with Bing Crosby, Dr. Charles Strub, and Elias “Lucky” Baldwin, owners and breeders whose passion for the...
Legends
Posted July 15th, 2025 ·
Saratoga Stories: A Dinner Party to Remember
The story of the sport of horse racing lies in its places: sprawling expanses of bluegrass nourishing generations, stunning mountain vistas watching over their battles, and timeless towns centered...
Events / Travel
Posted July 13th, 2025 ·
Underappreciated Horse Racing Stars of 20th Century: Cavalcade, Granville, and Myrtlewood
Few decades resonate still in the consciousness of sports, yet many of the names and faces of the 1930s remain well known to this day.
Legends
Posted June 10th, 2025 ·
Making the Most of the Moment: A Guide to Visiting Del Mar
Welcome to Del Mar, a charming coastal gem in Southern California known for its breathtaking beaches, vibrant lifestyle, and of course, the historic Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, the home to the 2025...
Events / Travel
Posted June 6th, 2025 ·
National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame: Celebrating 75 Years of History
Across Union Avenue from Saratoga Race Course, itself a piece of racing history dating to 1863, sits a brick building, a mixture of modern and classic lines, its exterior dotted with odes to the...
Events / Travel
Posted June 2nd, 2025 ·
Shifting Sands: The Changing Calendar of the Preakness Stakes
Each of the Triple Crown classics started as a race that was grounded in the history of its distinct location, a celebration of the sporting tradition of its region. Their union into one...
Events / Travel
Posted May 12th, 2025 ·