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P.G. Johnson: Hall of Fame Trainer Renowned for His Horsemanship

Todd Pletcher, winner of a record eight Eclipse Awards as the leading trainer in North America, learned invaluable lessons as a top assistant to the late Hall of Fame member D. Wayne Lukas.

Legends Posted August 25th, 2026 ·

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Success Story: An Unexpected Horse But a Perfect Fit

Cindy Gilbert was not looking for a horse when Beyond the Budget came into her life. A year earlier, she had lost Delight, her heart horse. The grief of that loss was still present when Beverly...

Aftercare Posted August 25th, 2026 ·

Women in Racing: Montplaisir Nurturing the Sport’s Next Generation

Annise Montplaisir appreciates nature’s beauty and is known to work in her Lexington, Ky., garden until fading daylight makes it impossible to continue. She delights in tending to delicate young...

The Life Posted August 25th, 2026 ·

Betting on Horse Racing: Five Beginner Questions Asked and Answered

If you are new to horse racing, placing a bet can seem like a daunting task. There is a lot to learn when you are first discovering the sport....

Gambling Posted August 25th, 2026 ·

The Biggest Upsets in Travers Stakes History

Saratoga Race Course is famous for a lot of reasons: it’s the oldest sporting venue in the United States, it’s host to some of the best horse racing in the world, and it’s a summer playground for...

Racing Posted August 25th, 2026 ·

General Assembly’s Breathtaking 1979 Travers Win and a Record That Stood for 37 Years

There is no denying that some horses have a special affinity for certain racetracks and perform better at those tracks. This is particularly notable in Europe, where the style, shape, and design of...

Legends Posted August 25th, 2026 ·

2026 Travers Stakes Cheat Sheet

The 157th edition of the $1.25 million DraftKings Travers Stakes Saturday at Saratoga Race Course shapes up to be the defining race in determining 3-year-old male champion honors for 2026 at...

Racing Posted August 24th, 2026 ·

Seven Important Trends to Know Before Betting the 2026 Travers Stakes

Saturday’s 157th running of the $1.25 million DraftKings Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course drew a stellar field.

Gambling Posted August 24th, 2026 ·

Hot Walker Matthew Flores an Integral Part of Cherie DeVaux’s Team

Submitted by preed on Mon, 08/24/2026 - 10:00

Matthew Flores became a horse racing fan as a kid, watching the big races on TV. When Matthew, who is autistic, reached out to former jockey and NBC analyst Donna Barton Brothers for help gaining entry into the business, it was a longshot attempt. But it worked.

Ten Things to Know Before You Go: 2026 Travers Stakes

The DraftKings Travers Stakes is coming to Saratoga Race Course this Saturday, and if you’re planning to attend New York’s biggest day of summer racing, we have ten things you need to know before...

Events / Travel Posted August 24th, 2026 ·