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  • 2010 Triple Crown NominationsCreated: 2010-02-07 @ 02:08:50 EST     Updated: 2010-02-07 @ 13:28:55 EST
    A list of all the 366 thoroughbred race horses nominated for the 2010 Triple Crown races, the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont Stakes…
  • DrosselmeyerCreated: 2010-02-05 @ 17:41:51 EST     Updated: 2010-02-05 @ 17:41:51 EST
    A profile of the race horse Drosselmeyer…
  • 2010 Farm TourCreated: 2010-02-01 @ 19:50:19 EST     Updated: 2010-02-01 @ 21:57:38 EST
    Two of Ontario's big Thoroughbred breeding farms had an open house in January. Check out photos of the stallions at Gardiner Farm, including Breeders' Cup Classic winner Alphabet Soup (right), and …
  • 2010 Farm TourCreated: 2010-02-01 @ 19:30:36 EST     Updated: 2010-02-01 @ 21:55:54 EST
    Two of Ontario's big Thoroughbred breeding farms had an open house in January. Check out photos of the stallions at Gardiner Farm, including Breeders' Cup Classic winner Alphabet Soup (right), and …
  • 2010 Farm TourCreated: 2010-02-01 @ 19:30:36 EST     Updated: 2010-02-01 @ 21:55:10 EST
    Two of Ontario's big Thoroughbred breeding farms had an open house in January. Check out photos of the stallions at Gardiner Farm, including Breeders' Cup Classic winner Alphabet Soup (right), and …
  • 2010 Farm TourCreated: 2010-02-01 @ 19:30:36 EST     Updated: 2010-02-01 @ 21:54:04 EST
    Two of Ontario's big Thoroughbred breeding farms had an open house in January. Check out photos of the stallions at Gardiner Farm, including Breeders' Cup Classic winner Alphabet Soup (right), and …
  • 2010 Farm TourCreated: 2010-02-01 @ 19:30:36 EST     Updated: 2010-02-01 @ 21:53:17 EST
    Two of Ontario's big Thoroughbred breeding farms had an open house in January. Check out photos of the stallions at Gardiner Farm, including Breeders' Cup Classic winner Alphabet Soup (right), and …
  • 2010 Farm TourCreated: 2010-02-01 @ 19:30:36 EST     Updated: 2010-02-01 @ 21:52:37 EST
    Two of Ontario's big Thoroughbred breeding farms had an open house in January. Check out photos of the stallions at Gardiner Farm, including Breeders' Cup Classic winner Alphabet Soup (right), and …
  • 2010 Farm TourCreated: 2010-02-01 @ 19:30:36 EST     Updated: 2010-02-01 @ 21:51:45 EST
    Two of Ontario's big Thoroughbred breeding farms had an open house in January. Check out photos of the stallions at Gardiner Farm, including Breeders' Cup Classic winner Alphabet Soup (right), and …
  • 2010 Farm TourCreated: 2010-02-01 @ 19:30:36 EST     Updated: 2010-02-01 @ 21:49:57 EST
    Two of Ontario's big Thoroughbred breeding farms had an open house in January. Check out photos of the stallions at Gardiner Farm, including Breeders' Cup Classic winner Alphabet Soup (right), and …
  • 2010 Farm TourCreated: 2010-02-01 @ 19:30:36 EST     Updated: 2010-02-01 @ 21:48:59 EST
    Two of Ontario's big Thoroughbred breeding farms had an open house in January. Check out photos of the stallions at Gardiner Farm, including Breeders' Cup Classic winner Alphabet Soup (right), and …
  • 2010 Farm TourCreated: 2010-02-01 @ 19:30:36 EST     Updated: 2010-02-01 @ 21:48:19 EST
    Two of Ontario's big Thoroughbred breeding farms had an open house in January. Check out photos of the stallions at Gardiner Farm, including Breeders' Cup Classic winner Alphabet Soup (right), and …
  • 2010 Farm TourCreated: 2010-02-01 @ 19:30:36 EST     Updated: 2010-02-01 @ 21:46:53 EST
    Two of Ontario's big Thoroughbred breeding farms had an open house in January. Check out photos of the stallions at Gardiner Farm, including Breeders' Cup Classic winner Alphabet Soup (right), and …
  • 2010 Farm TourCreated: 2010-02-01 @ 19:30:36 EST     Updated: 2010-02-01 @ 21:46:06 EST
    Two of Ontario's big Thoroughbred breeding farms had an open house in January. Check out photos of the stallions at Gardiner Farm, including Breeders' Cup Classic winner Alphabet Soup (right), and …
  • 2010 Farm TourCreated: 2010-02-01 @ 19:30:36 EST     Updated: 2010-02-01 @ 21:45:13 EST
    Two of Ontario's big Thoroughbred breeding farms had an open house in January. Check out photos of the stallions at Gardiner Farm, including Breeders' Cup Classic winner Alphabet Soup (right), and …
  • 2010 Farm TourCreated: 2010-02-01 @ 19:30:36 EST     Updated: 2010-02-01 @ 21:44:12 EST
    Two of Ontario's big Thoroughbred breeding farms had an open house in January. Check out photos of the stallions at Gardiner Farm, including Breeders' Cup Classic winner Alphabet Soup (right), and …
  • 2010 Farm TourCreated: 2010-02-01 @ 19:30:36 EST     Updated: 2010-02-01 @ 21:43:10 EST
    Two of Ontario's big Thoroughbred breeding farms had an open house in January. Check out photos of the stallions at Gardiner Farm, including Breeders' Cup Classic winner Alphabet Soup (right), and …
  • 2010 Farm TourCreated: 2010-02-01 @ 19:30:36 EST     Updated: 2010-02-01 @ 21:42:22 EST
    Two of Ontario's big Thoroughbred breeding farms had an open house in January. Check out photos of the stallions at Gardiner Farm, including Breeders' Cup Classic winner Alphabet Soup (right), and …
  • 2010 Farm TourCreated: 2010-02-01 @ 19:30:36 EST     Updated: 2010-02-01 @ 21:41:34 EST
    Two of Ontario's big Thoroughbred breeding farms had an open house in January. Check out photos of the stallions at Gardiner Farm, including Breeders' Cup Classic winner Alphabet Soup (right), and …
  • 2010 Farm TourCreated: 2010-02-01 @ 19:30:36 EST     Updated: 2010-02-01 @ 21:40:25 EST
    Two of Ontario's big Thoroughbred breeding farms had an open house in January. Check out photos of the stallions at Gardiner Farm, including Breeders' Cup Classic winner Alphabet Soup (right), and …
  • 2010 Farm TourCreated: 2010-02-01 @ 19:30:06 EST     Updated: 2010-02-01 @ 22:01:33 EST
    Two of Ontario's big Thoroughbred breeding farms had an open house in January. Check out photos of the stallions at Gardiner Farm, including Breeders' Cup Classic winner Alphabet Soup, and Norse Ri…
  • 2010 Sunshine MillionsCreated: 2010-01-30 @ 21:27:44 EST     Updated: 2010-01-30 @ 22:25:15 EST
    Results for the six Sunshine Millions races for the Florida and California-breds held on January 30, 2010, at Gulfstream Park in Florida and Santa Anita in California…
  • 2009 Sovereign Award WinnersCreated: 2010-01-30 @ 01:20:20 EST     Updated: 2010-01-30 @ 02:19:54 EST
    Winners of the 2009 Sovereign Awards, the Canadian thoroughbred year-end championships. Champs Elysees was named Champion Turf Male and Horse of the Year. Eugene Melnyk was the big winner, taking…
  • Winslow HomerCreated: 2010-01-28 @ 13:18:45 EST     Updated: 2010-02-02 @ 22:16:06 EST
    A profile of the race horse Winslow Homer…
  • ConveyanceCreated: 2010-01-28 @ 13:12:54 EST     Updated: 2010-01-28 @ 13:12:54 EST
    A profile of the race horse Conveyance…
  • 2009 Experimental Free HandicapCreated: 2010-01-28 @ 12:52:17 EST     Updated: 2010-01-28 @ 13:10:48 EST
    The Experimental Free Handicap rankings for colts and fillies who were 2-year-olds in 2009. This list, along with their dosage index, determines the dual qualifiers for the 2010 Kentucky Derby…
  • ZenyattaCreated: 2010-01-21 @ 23:45:03 EST     
    A profile of the race horse Zenyatta…
  • The 2009 Sovereign Award FinalistsCreated: 2010-01-21 @ 21:26:29 EST     Updated: 2010-01-21 @ 21:50:12 EST
    The Jockey Club of Canada has announced the finalists for the equine and human categories for the 2009 Sovereign Awards, Canada's year-end championships. The awards will be given out on January 29,…
  • 2010 Kentucky Derby and Oaks Future Wager Dates…Created: 2010-01-20 @ 19:07:54 EST     Updated: 2010-01-20 @ 19:38:34 EST
    There will again be three future wager pools for the Derby on February 12-14, March 5-7, and March 26-28 with both exacta and win wagering. There will be a single pool for the Oaks on March 5-7 wit…
  • 2010 Kentucky Derby ContendersCreated: 2010-01-20 @ 18:33:29 EST     Updated: 2010-02-05 @ 17:45:48 EST
    Info about all the latest prospects on the trail to the 2010 Kentucky Derby and Triple Crown updated regularly…
  • 2009 Kentucky Derby ContendersCreated: 2010-01-20 @ 18:02:38 EST     Updated: 2010-01-20 @ 18:21:27 EST
    Info about all the latest prospects on the 2009 Triple Crown Trail updated regularly…
  • Vale of YorkCreated: 2010-01-20 @ 16:20:36 EST     Updated: 2010-01-20 @ 16:20:36 EST
    A profile of the race horse Vale of York…
  • Tiz ChromeCreated: 2010-01-20 @ 16:20:02 EST     Updated: 2010-01-20 @ 16:20:02 EST
    A profile of the race horse Tiz Chrome…
  • Take ControlCreated: 2010-01-20 @ 16:19:48 EST     Updated: 2010-01-20 @ 16:19:48 EST
    A profile of the race horse Take Control…
  • RuleCreated: 2010-01-20 @ 16:19:10 EST     Updated: 2010-01-20 @ 16:19:10 EST
    A profile of the race horse Rule…
  • Noble's PromiseCreated: 2010-01-20 @ 16:19:00 EST     Updated: 2010-01-20 @ 16:19:00 EST
    A profile of the race horse Noble's Promise…
  • Lookin at LuckyCreated: 2010-01-20 @ 16:18:28 EST     Updated: 2010-01-20 @ 16:18:28 EST
    A profile of the race horse Lookin at Lucky…
  • Jackson BendCreated: 2010-01-20 @ 16:18:20 EST     Updated: 2010-01-20 @ 16:18:20 EST
    A profile of the race horse Jackson Bend…
  • HomeboykrisCreated: 2010-01-20 @ 16:16:54 EST     Updated: 2010-01-20 @ 16:16:54 EST
    A profile of the race horse Homeboykris…
  • EskendereyaCreated: 2010-01-20 @ 16:16:12 EST     Updated: 2010-01-20 @ 16:16:12 EST
    A profile of the race horse Eskendereya…
  • ConnemaraCreated: 2010-01-20 @ 16:15:56 EST     Updated: 2010-01-20 @ 16:15:56 EST
    A profile of the race horse Connemara…
  • Buddy's SaintCreated: 2010-01-20 @ 16:15:46 EST     Updated: 2010-01-20 @ 16:15:46 EST
    A profile of the race horse Buddy's Saint…
  • Brake LightsCreated: 2010-01-20 @ 16:14:53 EST     Updated: 2010-01-20 @ 16:14:53 EST
    A profile of the race horse Brake Lights…
  • American LionCreated: 2010-01-20 @ 00:46:12 EST     Updated: 2010-01-20 @ 00:46:12 EST
    A profile of the race horse American Lion…
  • 2009 Eclipse Award WinnersCreated: 2010-01-18 @ 19:53:02 EST     Updated: 2010-01-18 @ 19:53:02 EST
    Rachel Alexandra was named Horse of the Year at the 2009 Eclipse Award ceremony on January 18, 2009, as well as Champion 3-Year-Old Filly. Gio Ponti was named both Champion Older Male and Champion…
  • Zenyatta to race in 2010Created: 2010-01-17 @ 20:14:47 EST     Updated: 2010-01-17 @ 20:23:46 EST
    Breeders' Cup Classic winner Zenyatta will not be retired to broodmare duty just yet, but will instead continue to race in 2010…
  • Book Review: Learning by Example: Analyzing the Functional Conformat…Created: 2010-01-14 @ 21:02:59 EST     Updated: 2010-01-14 @ 21:02:59 EST
    A review of "Learning by Example: Analyzing the Functional Conformation of the Thoroughbred Racehorse" by Judy Wardrope…
  • 2009 Eclipse Media Award WinnersCreated: 2010-01-14 @ 16:27:36 EST     
    The winners of the 2009 Eclipse Media Awards for horse racing journalism, television, radio, and photography coverage…
  • 2009 Eclipse Award FinalistsCreated: 2010-01-14 @ 16:11:21 EST     
    Finalists for each division of the 2009 Eclipse Awards which name thoroughbred racing's annual champions…
  • Best of Horse Racing for 2000-2009: TrainersCreated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:19:10 EST     
    2009 will close out the decade of 2000-2009, so it is time to look back and see who was the best in horse racing over the last ten years. A look at the top trainers, jockeys, and horses…
  • 2009 Breeders' Cup World Championships Wrap-upCreated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:07:32 EST     
    Comments, records, and stats for the 26th Breeders' Cup World Championship races at Santa Anita Park on November 6-7, 2009…
  • 2009 Breeders' Cup World Championships Saturday Results Part 2Created: 2009-12-31 @ 15:07:29 EST     
    The 2009 Saturday Breeders' Cup card included 8 championship races, headlined by the $5 million Classic won by undefeated favorite and 5-year-old mare Zenyatta, the first female Classic winner in i…
  • 2009 Breeders' Cup World Championships Saturday Results Part 1Created: 2009-12-31 @ 15:07:20 EST     
    The 2009 Saturday Breeders' Cup card included 8 championship races, headlined by the $5 million Classic won by undefeated favorite and 5-year-old mare Zenyatta, the first female Classic winner in i…
  • 2009 Breeders' Cup World Championships FridayCreated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:07:11 EST     
    Friday included 6 races, all for fillies and mares only except the Marathon, making for an all Breeders' Cup Pick Six. Life Is Sweet rallied from last to win in the $2 million Ladies' Classic, whi…
  • Thursday November 5, 2009, Breeders' Cup WorksCreated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:07:04 EST     
    Thursday was the first appearance of Zenyatta at Santa Anita after she arrived the previous afternoon. Here is a selection of 10 photographs from Thursday, which also includes Quality Road, Lookin…
  • Monday November 2, 2009, Breeders' Cup WorksCreated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:06:56 EST     
    There were several timed works by Breeders' Cup horses today, including Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird and Classic contender Colonel John. Here is a selection of 10 photographs from the timed…
  • Breeders' Cup World Championship Race WinnersCreated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:06:50 EST     
    All the past winners of the 14 Breeders' Cup World Championship races, the biggest event of the year in thoroughbred horse racing…
  • A short history of the Breeders' Cup World ChampionshipsCreated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:06:46 EST     
    A brief look at the origins and history of the annual Breeders' Cup World Championships, the biggest event of the year in thoroughbred horse racing…
  • 2009 Breeders' Cup Challenge RacesCreated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:06:44 EST     
    A list of all the 2009 Breeders' Cup Challenge races with winners and links to coverage of the race…
  • Wednesday November 4, 2009, Breeders' Cup WorksCreated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:06:41 EST     
    Mornings are very busy now at the Breeders' Cup, with most of the horses on the grounds and the Europeans out of quarantine. Here is a selection of 10 photographs from Tuesday and Wednesday, inclu…
  • Book Review: Crushing the Cup 2009 by Mazur and MallettCreated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:06:34 EST     
    A review of 'Crushing the Cup 2009: The Handicapper's Guide to Breeders' Cup XXVI' by Jim Mazur and Peter Mallett…
  • Breeders' Cup Field Selection RulesCreated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:06:32 EST     
    Rules for the selection of the field for a Breeders' Cup Championship race if more than the maximum number or horses is pre-entered…
  • 2009 Breeders' Cup EntriesCreated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:06:30 EST     
    Info about the 2009 Breeders' Cup races at Santa Anita Park on November 6-7. Once again the Breeders' Cup World Championships will have a total of 14 races spread over two days of racing worth a t…
  • The Breeders' Cup at Santa AnitaCreated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:06:28 EST     
    An overview of the influence of Santa Anita on the Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championship races. In 2009, Santa Anita will host the Breeders' Cup for the fifth time on November 6-7…
  • Quick Guide to Betting the HorsesCreated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:06:27 EST     
    A quick description of common wager types at horse racing tracks in North America with minimum bets and how they work plus a guide for estimating the cost of wagers that involve multiple combinatio…
  • Harness Racing Entries and ResultsCreated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:06:25 EST     
    Sources for the latest entries and race results for harness racing at race tracks in North America…
  • Which is your favorite Breeders' Cup race to bet on?…Created: 2009-12-31 @ 15:06:24 EST     
    While the Classic has the biggest purse and the Mile is usually the most contentious, which is your favorite Breeders' Cup race to bet on?…
  • Free Harness Racing Programs with Past PerformancesCreated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:06:23 EST     
    You have to have the past performances to handicap the races. Here is where you can find free programs past performance data online for harness racing in North America…
  • Who do you like in the 2009 Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint?…Created: 2009-12-31 @ 15:06:10 EST     
    Last year Ventura was the winner and she may be back to try again in 2009. Who do you like in the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint?…
  • Who do you like in the 2009 Breeder's Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf?…Created: 2009-12-31 @ 15:06:00 EST     
    Maram was the winner last year in the inaugural running. Who do you like in the 2009 Breeder's Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf?…
  • Who do you like in the 2009 Breeder's Cup Juvenile Fillies?…Created: 2009-12-31 @ 15:05:54 EST     
    Stardom Bound was an impressive winner as the heavy favorite last year and may come back in the Ladies Classic this year. Who do you like in the 2009 Breeder's Cup Juvenile Fillies?…
  • Who do you like in the 2009 Breeder's Cup Filly and Mare Turf?…Created: 2009-12-31 @ 15:05:46 EST     
    Forever Together was the winner last year and could be back to defend her title. Who do you like in the 2009 Breeder's Cup Filly and Mare Turf?…
  • Who do you like in the 2009 Breeder's Cup Ladies Classic?…Created: 2009-12-31 @ 15:05:39 EST     
    Zenyatta was a dominant winner last year and is still undefeated. She could come back here or go against the boys in the Classic. Who do you like in the 2009 Breeder's Cup Ladies Classic?…
  • Who do you like in the 2009 Breeder's Cup Classic?…Created: 2009-12-31 @ 15:05:31 EST     
    Raven's Pass won last year in a European 1-2 finish with Henrythenavigator, but neither will be back this year. Who do you like in the 2009 Breeder's Cup Classic?…
  • Who do you like in the 2009 Breeder's Cup Turf?…Created: 2009-12-31 @ 15:05:18 EST     
    European invader Conduit won last year and could be back to defend his title against US standout Gio Ponti. Who do you like in the 2009 Breeder's Cup Turf?…
  • Who do you like in the 2009 Breeder's Cup Juvenile Turf?…Created: 2009-12-31 @ 15:05:10 EST     
    European invader Donativum was the winner last year. Who do you like in the 2009 Breeder's Cup Juvenile Turf?…
  • Who do you like in the 2009 Breeder's Cup Juvenile?…Created: 2009-12-31 @ 15:05:02 EST     
    Del Mar Futurity winner Midshipman was the winner last year. Who do you like in the 2009 Breeder's Cup Juvenile?…
  • Who do you like in the 2009 Breeder's Cup Mile?…Created: 2009-12-31 @ 15:04:53 EST     
    European filly Goldikova was the winner last year and could be back to defend her titie. Who do you like in the 2009 Breeder's Cup Mile?…
  • Who do you like in the 2009 Breeder's Cup Dirt Mile?…Created: 2009-12-31 @ 15:04:44 EST     
    Local horse Albertus Maximus was the winner last year. Who do you like in the 2009 Breeder's Cup Dirt Mile?…
  • Who do you like in the 2009 Breeder's Cup Turf Sprint?…Created: 2009-12-31 @ 15:04:36 EST     
    Desert Code was a big upset winner last year. Who do you like in the 2009 Breeder's Cup Turf Sprint?…
  • Who do you like in the 2009 Breeder's Cup Marathon?…Created: 2009-12-31 @ 15:04:29 EST     
    Last year European all-weather track specialist Muhannak was the winner and could be back. Who do you like in the 2009 Breeder's Cup Marathon?…
  • Breeders' Cup Hits and Near MissesCreated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:04:24 EST     
    Horses who have won two Breeders' Cup championship races and those who almost did, plus winners who have offspring that went on to win a Breeders' Cup race…
  • Who do you like in the 2009 Breeder's Cup Sprint?…Created: 2009-12-31 @ 15:04:20 EST     
    Midnight Lute won in both 2007 and 2008, but is now retired. Who do you like in the 2009 Breeder's Cup Sprint?…
  • Breeders' Cup Traditions: the Trophy and FlowersCreated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:01:40 EST     
    Since the Breeders' Cup is held at a different race track each year, there are only two things that are always constant: the trophy and the flower blankets for the winners. Learn more about them h…
  • 2010 Triple Crown TrailCreated: 2009-12-31 @ 14:38:14 EST     Updated: 2010-01-26 @ 23:36:57 EST
    Prep races and results leading up to the 2010 Kentucky Derby and the Triple Crown…
  • 2009 Year End ReviewCreated: 2009-12-29 @ 09:55:01 EST     Updated: 2009-12-29 @ 20:40:32 EST
    A look back at the best and worst of horse racing in the year 2009…
  • Zenyatta runner-up for AP Female Athlete of the YearCreated: 2009-12-22 @ 23:15:49 EST     
    Undefeated Breeders' Cup Classic winner Zenyatta came in second behind tennis superstar Serena Williams in the voting for the Associated Press' Female Athlete of the Year for 2009. Zenyatta will m…
  • 2009 Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Vase and Sprint ResultsCreated: 2009-12-14 @ 16:10:12 EST     
    Daryakana got up in the final stride to win the 2009 Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Vase, defeating Spanish Moon in a photo finish. Favorite Sacred Kingdom won the 2009 Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sprint o…
  • 2009 Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Cup and Mile ResultsCreated: 2009-12-14 @ 16:04:12 EST     Updated: 2009-12-14 @ 22:52:18 EST
    Vision d'Etat overcame an off ankle to win the 2009 Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Cup by 3/4 length over favorite Collection. Local hero Good Ba Ba won the 2009 Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Mile for a reco…
  • 2009 Cathay Pacific International Jockeys' ChampionshipCreated: 2009-12-10 @ 15:04:58 EST     Updated: 2009-12-10 @ 15:20:56 EST
    For the first time ever it was a three-way tie in the 2009 Cathay Pacific International Jockeys' Championship with European jockeys John Murtagh, Ryan Moore, and Christophe Lemaire sharing the hono…
  • 2009 Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Races EntriesCreated: 2009-12-10 @ 14:46:04 EST     Updated: 2009-12-10 @ 15:11:11 EST
    The 2009 Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Cup, Vase, Mile, and Sprint will be held on Sunday afternoon December 13 at Sha Tin Racecourse. Get the entries for all four Group 1 races on the card and a free f…
  • Book Review: The Plate: 150 Years of Royal Tradition, from Don Juan …Created: 2009-12-06 @ 21:08:15 EST     Updated: 2009-12-06 @ 22:29:36 EST
    A review of 'The Plate: 150 Years of Royal Tradition, from Don Juan to Eye of the Leopard' by Lou Cauz and Beverley Smith…
  • 2010 Graded Stakes ListCreated: 2009-12-06 @ 17:24:57 EST     Updated: 2009-12-06 @ 17:55:38 EST
    The American Graded Stakes Committee has assigned graded status to 487 races for 2010. 15 races were upgraded, with 3 new Grade 1 races including the Arkansas Derby, 6 new Grade 2 races, and 6 rac…
  • 2009 Cigar Mile and Gazelle StakesCreated: 2009-12-03 @ 22:15:01 EST     
    In the 2009 Cigar Mile, Kodiak Kowboy got up in the final strides to win by 3/4 length over favorite Bribon with Vineyard Haven another head back in third. Also on the card, Flashing won the Gazel…
  • 2009 Remsen and Demoiselle StakesCreated: 2009-11-29 @ 18:18:52 EST     Updated: 2009-11-29 @ 18:22:25 EST
    Favorite Buddy's Saint drew off to win by 4 3/4 lengths in the 2009 Remsen Stakes, while Tizahit held off favorite Protesting to win the Demoiselle Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here…
  • Oldest Kentucky Derby winning jockey passes awayCreated: 2009-11-24 @ 17:47:51 EST     Updated: 2009-11-24 @ 18:00:01 EST
    Ira 'Babe' Hanford, the oldest kentucky derby winning jockey, passed away on November 21, 2009. He won the Derby as an apprentice aboard Bold Venture in 1936…
  • 2009 Discovery HandicapCreated: 2009-11-24 @ 17:27:44 EST     Updated: 2009-11-24 @ 17:34:21 EST
    Saturday at Aqueduct Haynesfield drew off in the stretch to win the Discovery Handicap (G3) by 4 1/2 lengths over Bad Action and favorite Gone Astray. Get the results, chart, and photos here…
  • Review: Even Money by Dick and Felix FrancisCreated: 2009-11-19 @ 16:39:40 EST     Updated: 2009-11-19 @ 17:36:33 EST
    Even Money by Dick and Felix Francis. This latest book from the father and son team of racing mystery writers revolves around a small-time English bookmaker whose life gets turned upside down when…
  • Bobby FrankelCreated: 2009-11-16 @ 20:43:34 EST     Updated: 2009-11-16 @ 21:37:51 EST
    Profile of 5-time Eclipse award winning trainer Bobby Frankel who passed away from complications of lymphoma on Monday, November 16, 2009…
  • 2009 Red Smith Handicap, Nashua, and Tempted StakesCreated: 2009-11-11 @ 19:00:08 EST     Updated: 2009-11-11 @ 19:23:12 EST
    Saturday at Aqueduct Expansion (left) won the Red Smith Handicap (G2) for older turf horses, Buddy's Saint won the Nashua Stakes (G2) for the 2-year-old colts, and Ailalea won the Tempted Stakes (…
  • Breeders' Cup CentralCreated: 2009-11-11 @ 17:47:12 EST     
    The Breeders' Cup World Championships is the biggest event of the year in Thoroughbred horse racing with 14 races worth $25.5 million run over two days. In 2009 the Breeders' Cup will be at Santa …
  • 2009 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf EntriesCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 22:20:37 EST     
    A look at the horses entered in the 2009 Breeders' Cup World Championships Juvenile Fillies Turf at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, CA…
  • 2009 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies EntriesCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 22:14:44 EST     
    A look at the horses entered in the 2009 Breeders' Cup World Championships Filly and Mare Turf at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, CA…
  • 2009 Breeders' Cup Juvenile EntriesCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 22:10:21 EST     
    A look at the horses entered in the 2009 Breeders' Cup World Championships Juvenile at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, CA…
  • 2009 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile EntriesCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 22:05:33 EST     
    A look at the horses entered in the 2009 Breeders' Cup World Championships Dirt Mile at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, CA…
  • 2009 Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint EntriesCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 22:02:27 EST     
    A look at the horses entered in the 2009 Breeders' Cup World Championships Turf Sprint at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, CA…
  • 2009 Breeders' Cup Mile EntriesCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 21:57:11 EST     
    A look at the horses entered in the 2009 Breeders' Cup World Championships Mile at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, CA…
  • 2009 Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf EntriesCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 21:55:07 EST     
    A look at the horses entered in the 2009 Breeders' Cup World Championships Juvenile Fillies at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, CA…
  • 2009 Melbourne Cup US pay-offsCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 01:21:59 EST     Updated: 2009-11-03 @ 01:36:26 EST
    Shocking held off Crime Scene to win the 2009 Melbourne Cup by a half length at Flemington Racecourse in Australia. Mourilyan was third while favorite and last year's winner Viewed finished 7th. …
  • 2009 Melbourne CupCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 01:18:23 EST     Updated: 2009-11-03 @ 01:50:44 EST
    Shocking held off Crime Scene to win the 2009 Melbourne Cup by a half length at Flemington Racecourse in Australia. Mourilyan was third and favorite Viewed finished 7th. Get the results, chart, a…
  • 2009 Breeders Crown 2 and 3-Year-Old RacesCreated: 2009-10-25 @ 16:08:27 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-25 @ 19:37:19 EDT
    The eight Breeders Crown championship races for 2 and 3-year-old trotters and pacers were held on October 24, 2009, at a cold and windy Woodbine Racetrack. The big star was Muscle Hill, who won hi…
  • 2009 Breeders Crown EntriesCreated: 2009-10-20 @ 17:38:03 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-20 @ 21:13:04 EDT
    Entries for the eight Breeders Crown races for the 2 and 3-year-old trotters and pacers at Woodbine on Saturday October 24, 2009…
  • 2009 Canadian International EntriesCreated: 2009-10-18 @ 02:18:26 EDT     
    An excellent field of 8 turf specialists was entered in the $2 million 1 1/2 mile Canadian International (G1) at Woodbine to be run Saturday October 17, 2009. Get the entries and free past perform…
  • 2009 E.P. Taylor and Nearctic StakesCreated: 2009-10-18 @ 02:12:07 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-18 @ 09:01:14 EDT
    Also on Candian International day, Lahaleeb drew away to win the 2009 E.P. Taylor Stakes (G1) by 1 3/4 lengths over favorite Rainbow View and Princess Haya. In the Nearctic Stakes (G2), Field Comm…
  • 2009 Pattison Canadian InternationalCreated: 2009-10-17 @ 23:04:21 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-18 @ 08:57:10 EDT
    Champs Elysees rallied to win the 2009 Pattison Canadian International at Woodbine by a half length over Irish invader Jukebox Jury and English-based Buccellati. This was his final career start be…
  • MushkaCreated: 2009-10-13 @ 17:46:37 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-13 @ 17:48:02 EDT
    A profile of the race horse Mushka…
  • KenseiCreated: 2009-10-13 @ 16:39:51 EDT     
    A profile of the race horse Kensei…
  • Swift TemperCreated: 2009-10-13 @ 16:36:26 EDT     
    A profile of the race horse Swift Temper…
  • Peach BrewCreated: 2009-10-13 @ 16:36:02 EDT     
    A profile of the race horse Peach Brew…
  • Cocoa BeachCreated: 2009-10-13 @ 16:35:03 EDT     
    A profile of the race horse Cocoa Beach…
  • Anabaa's CreationCreated: 2009-10-13 @ 16:33:50 EDT     
    A profile of the race horse Anabaa's Creation…
  • 2009 Champagne, Frizette, and Jamaica HandicapCreated: 2009-10-11 @ 19:18:03 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-11 @ 20:27:19 EDT
    There were 3 Grade 1 races on the final Saturday of Breeders' Cup preps at Belmont Park. Homeboykris (left) won the Champagne for the juvenile colts, Devil May Care won the Frizette for the fillies…
  • Rip Van WinkleCreated: 2009-10-09 @ 21:06:07 EDT     
    A profile of the race horse Rip Van Winkle…
  • EinsteinCreated: 2009-10-09 @ 21:05:21 EDT     
    A profile of the race horse Einstein…
  • BullsbayCreated: 2009-10-09 @ 21:01:11 EDT     
    A profile of the race horse Bullsbay…
  • Gio PontiCreated: 2009-10-07 @ 19:19:08 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-07 @ 19:21:01 EDT
    A profile of the race horse Gio Ponti…
  • 2009 Kelso Handicap, Miss Grillo and Pilgrim StakesCreated: 2009-10-05 @ 18:05:26 EDT     
    The weather was much improved Sunday at Belmont Park, although the turf was still soft causing the races to be moved to the main track. Le Grand Cru won the Kelso, Dad's Crazy won the Miss Grillo, …
  • 2009 Prix de l'Arc de TriompheCreated: 2009-10-05 @ 14:33:54 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-05 @ 14:37:06 EDT
    3-year-old sensation Sea the Stars overcame a troubled trip against older horses to win the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe by 2 lengths. Youmzain was second for the third consecutive year while French …
  • Dry MartiniCreated: 2009-10-05 @ 12:13:55 EDT     
    A profile of the race horse Dry Martini…
  • JonesboroCreated: 2009-10-05 @ 12:13:32 EDT     
    A profile of the race horse Jonesboro…
  • Careless JewelCreated: 2009-10-05 @ 12:11:55 EDT     
    A profile of the race horse Careless Jewel…
  • 2009 Jockey Club Gold CupCreated: 2009-10-05 @ 11:15:39 EDT     
    Summer Bird became the first 3-year-old in 20 years to sweep the Belmont, Travers, and Jockey Club Gold Cup when he defeated Quality Road and Tizway in the Jockey Club Gold Cup on a soggy Saturday …
  • 2009 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic and Flower Bowl InvitationalCreated: 2009-10-05 @ 11:14:12 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-05 @ 18:13:45 EDT
    Interpatation upset heavy favorite Gio Ponti in the 2009 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic at a rain drenched Belmont Park over a soft turf. Also on the turf, Pure Clan drew away to win the Flower Bowl Invi…
  • 2009 Beldame and Vosburgh StakesCreated: 2009-10-05 @ 11:05:42 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-05 @ 18:18:28 EDT
    Music Note won the 2009 Beldame Stakes at Belmont Park by 2 1/4 lengths over pacesetter Unbridled Belle. Also on the card, Kodiak Kowboy won the Vosburgh Stakes in the slop over Fabulous Strike. …
  • Jockey Patrick HusbandsCreated: 2009-10-05 @ 06:40:04 EDT     
    Jockey Patrick Husbands is one of the top jockeys in Canada and has won the Sovereign Award as outstanding jockey six times. He hit the 2000 career win mark on October 4 in the 10th race at Woodbi…
  • Best of Horse Racing for 2000-2009: Thoroughbred Race Horses…Created: 2009-09-29 @ 19:33:47 EDT     
    2009 will close out the decade of 2000-2009, so it is time to look back and see who was the best in horse racing over the last ten years. A look at the top trainers, jockeys, and Thoroughbred hors…
  • 2009 Kentucky CupCreated: 2009-09-27 @ 18:01:31 EDT     
    Turfway Park hosted the 2009 Kentucky Cup on Saturday and jockey Garrett Gomez won all three races. He rode Furthest Land to an upset victory in the Classic, won the Sprint aboard El Brujo, and wo…
  • 2009 Gallant Bloom HandicapCreated: 2009-09-27 @ 15:40:32 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-27 @ 16:02:39 EDT
    Indian Blessing just held off Sara Louise to win the 2009 Gallant Bloom Handicap at Belmont Park by a head with Sky Haven 3 1/2 lengths back in third. Also on the card, Future Prospect won the Jaz…
  • Book Review: Betting Thoroughbreds for the 21st CenturyCreated: 2009-09-25 @ 21:21:50 EDT     
    A review of Betting Thoroughbreds for the 21st Century: The Complete Guide to Handicapping Harness Races by Steve Davidowitz…
  • Best of Horse Racing for 2000-2009: JockeysCreated: 2009-09-25 @ 15:32:55 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-25 @ 17:35:26 EDT
    2009 will close out the decade of 2000-2009, so it is time to look back and see who was the best in horse racing over the last ten years. A look at the top trainers, jockeys, and horses…
  • Best of Horse Racing for 2000-2009Created: 2009-09-24 @ 16:40:45 EDT     
    2009 will close out the decade of 2000-2009, so it is time to look back and see who was the best in horse racing over the last ten years. A look at the top trainers, jockeys, and horses…
  • 2009 Woodbine Mile and Northern Dancer Turf EntriesCreated: 2009-09-21 @ 17:40:15 EDT     
    A field of 10 was entered for the $1 million Woodbine Mile (G1) headed by favorite Bribon, winner of the Met Mile, at a post position draw featuring new Toronto Raptors head coach Jay Triano. Also …
  • Big Brown Photo GalleryCreated: 2009-09-21 @ 13:23:29 EDT     
    A gallery of photographs of 2008 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Big Brown…
  • 2009 Northern Dancer Turf and Canadian Stakes ResultsCreated: 2009-09-21 @ 12:19:14 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-21 @ 12:37:05 EDT
    Marsh Side finished 1st but was disqualified to 4th giving the win in the 2009 Northern Dancer Turf (G1) to Just as Well. Also on the card, Princess Haya held off heavy favorite Forever Together to…
  • 2009 Woodbine Mile ResultsCreated: 2009-09-21 @ 01:11:47 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-21 @ 12:21:07 EDT
    Ventura rallied on the outside to win the 2009 Woodbine Mile (G1) over the boys to become the first mare to win the race. California invader Ferenely closed for second while local hero Sterwins was…
  • 2009 Matron Stakes and Noble Damsel HandicapCreated: 2009-09-20 @ 21:25:46 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-20 @ 21:33:29 EDT
    Awesome Maria won the Matron Stakes (G2) for the 2-year-old fillies at Belmont Park while favorite Worstcasescenario finished a dismal eighth. Also on the card was the Noble Damsel Handicap on the …
  • 2009 Futurity StakesCreated: 2009-09-20 @ 20:58:55 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-20 @ 21:37:47 EDT
    Heavy favorite D'Funnybone romped home in the Futurity (G2) for 2-year-old colts at Belmont Park. Get the results, chart, and photos here…
  • 2009 Canadian Trotting Classic ResultsCreated: 2009-09-20 @ 03:07:39 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-20 @ 03:17:00 EDT
    Heavy favorite Muscle Hill dominated the $1 million Canadian Trotting Classic at Mohawk to win his 17th race in a row. The win also put driver Brian Sears over the $100 million mark in career earn…
  • 2009 Natalma and Summer Stakes ResultsCreated: 2009-09-20 @ 00:30:20 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-20 @ 00:41:19 EDT
    There were two Breeders' Cup Challenge stakes for the 2-year-olds on the turf at Woodbine on Saturday. The Summer Stakes (G3) for the colts was won easily by Bridgetown, while the Natalma Stakes (…
  • Jockey John VelazquezCreated: 2009-09-19 @ 13:55:11 EDT     
    Jockey John Velazquez is one of the top jockeys in North America and won the Eclipse Award for outstanding jockey in 2004 and 2005. He has also won seven Breeders' Cup championship races and set a…
  • 2009 Ruffian Handicap and Garden City StakesCreated: 2009-09-13 @ 17:12:40 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-13 @ 19:32:57 EDT
    Swift Temper drew off to win the 2009 Ruffian Handicap (G1) at Belmont Park by 1 3/4 lengths over favorite Seventh Street. Also on the card, Miss World rallied to win the Garden City Stakes (G1) …
  • Seventh StreetCreated: 2009-09-12 @ 20:35:58 EDT     
    A profile of the race horse Seventh Street…
  • Santa TeresitaCreated: 2009-09-10 @ 19:25:21 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-10 @ 19:37:09 EDT
    A profile of the race horse Santa Teresita…
  • Points of GraceCreated: 2009-09-10 @ 19:21:21 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-10 @ 19:23:18 EDT
    A profile of the race horse Points of Grace…
  • Miss IsellaCreated: 2009-09-10 @ 19:15:07 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-10 @ 19:37:15 EDT
    A profile of the race horse Miss Isella…
  • Icon ProjectCreated: 2009-09-10 @ 19:00:58 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-10 @ 19:02:36 EDT
    A profile of the race horse Icon Project…
  • 2009 Jim Dandy and Diana StakesCreated: 2009-09-10 @ 18:27:51 EDT     
    Kensei drew off to win the 2009 Jim Dandy Stakes (G2) at Saratoga by 2 1/4 lengths over Warrior's Reward and favorite Charitable Man. Also on the card, Forever Together won the Diana Stakes (G1) …
  • 2009 Forego StakesCreated: 2009-09-08 @ 14:31:08 EDT     
    Pyro rallied from last to win the 2009 Forego Stakes (G1) by a half length over favorite Kodiak Kowboy on Woodward day at Saratoga. Also on the card was the Peerless Springs Stakes won by Mother R…
  • 2009 Hopeful Stakes and Glens Falls HandicapCreated: 2009-09-08 @ 14:25:12 EDT     
    Dublin drew away to win the 2009 Hopeful Stakes (G1) for 2-year-old colts by 2 lengths over Aspire and Aikenite at Saratoga on Labor Day. Also on the card was the Glens Falls Handicap (G3) won by …
  • 2009 Woodward StakesCreated: 2009-09-07 @ 22:29:24 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-08 @ 14:27:53 EDT
    Despite setting a fast early pace, Rachel Alexandra dug in to hold off the late close of Macho Again by a head to become the first filly to win the Woodward Stakes (G1) at Saratoga. Get the result…
  • 2009 With Anticipation and Voodoo Dancer StakesCreated: 2009-09-07 @ 22:28:58 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-08 @ 14:28:56 EDT
    Longshot Interactif drew off to win the 2009 With Anticipation Stakes (G3) at Saratoga for juveniles on the turf by 4 1/4 lengths over favorite Jung Man Scott. Also on the card, Leamington won the …
  • 2009 Spinaway and Saranac StakesCreated: 2009-09-07 @ 22:27:31 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-08 @ 14:28:19 EDT
    Heavy favorite Hot Dixie Chick won the 2009 Spinaway Stakes (G1) for 2-year-old fillies by 1 3/4 lengths over Beautician and Bickersons at Saratoga on Sunday. Also on the card was the Saranac Stak…
  • Rachel Alexandra Photo GalleryCreated: 2009-09-06 @ 17:52:21 EDT     
    A gallery of photographs of super filly Rachel Alexandra starting with her 2-year-old career…
  • Rachel Alexandra Photo GalleryCreated: 2009-09-06 @ 17:47:23 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-06 @ 17:47:56 EDT
    A gallery of photographs of super filly Rachel Alexandra starting with her 2-year-old career…
  • Rachel Alexandra Photo GalleryCreated: 2009-09-06 @ 17:46:10 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-06 @ 17:48:15 EDT
    A gallery of photographs of super filly Rachel Alexandra starting with her 2-year-old career…
  • Rachel Alexandra Photo GalleryCreated: 2009-09-06 @ 17:45:06 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-06 @ 17:48:23 EDT
    A gallery of photographs of super filly Rachel Alexandra starting with her 2-year-old career…
  • Rachel Alexandra Photo GalleryCreated: 2009-09-06 @ 17:43:51 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-06 @ 17:48:35 EDT
    A gallery of photographs of super filly Rachel Alexandra starting with her 2-year-old career…
  • Rachel Alexandra Photo GalleryCreated: 2009-09-06 @ 17:42:21 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-06 @ 17:48:43 EDT
    A gallery of photographs of super filly Rachel Alexandra starting with her 2-year-old career…
  • Rachel Alexandra Photo GalleryCreated: 2009-09-06 @ 17:40:30 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-06 @ 17:48:54 EDT
    A gallery of photographs of super filly Rachel Alexandra starting with her 2-year-old career…
  • Rachel Alexandra Photo GalleryCreated: 2009-09-06 @ 17:38:26 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-06 @ 17:56:24 EDT
    A gallery of photographs of super filly Rachel Alexandra starting with her 2-year-old career…
  • Rachel Alexandra Photo GalleryCreated: 2009-09-06 @ 17:37:31 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-06 @ 17:50:41 EDT
    A gallery of photographs of super filly Rachel Alexandra starting with her 2-year-old career…
  • 2009 Metro Pace day at Mohawk RacetrackCreated: 2009-09-06 @ 15:00:35 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-06 @ 19:43:25 EDT
    Favorite Sportswriter drew off to win the $1 million Metro Pace for 2-year-old colts by 2 lengths. Also on the card, Shark Gesture won the Canadian Pacing Derby going wire to wire and Put On A Sho…
  • Casting Call for new Secretariat movieCreated: 2009-09-04 @ 19:39:21 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-04 @ 19:52:22 EDT
    The upcoming Walt Disney Pictures' movie "Secretariat" is seeking extras for filming in the Lexington and Louisville areas in September 2009…
  • 2009 Personal Ensign StakesCreated: 2009-08-31 @ 14:37:16 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-31 @ 19:04:03 EDT
    Icon Project drew off to win the 2009 Personal Ensign Stakes (G1) at Saratoga by 13 1/2 over Swift Temper. Longshot Morena was another 5 1/2 lengths back in third. Get the results, chart, and phot…
  • 2009 Ballerina, Ballston Spa, and Victory Ride StakesCreated: 2009-08-30 @ 20:02:57 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-30 @ 20:16:06 EDT
    Also on 2009 Travers day, Music Note took over the lead at the 3/8 pole and went on to win the Ballerina Stakes (G1) by 5 1/4 lengths over Indian Blessing. Salve Germania just got up at the wire to…
  • 2009 Travers and King's Bishop StakesCreated: 2009-08-30 @ 19:53:26 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-30 @ 20:20:59 EDT
    Belmont Stakes winner Summer Bird romped home by 3 1/2 lengths in the 2009 Travers Stakes (G1) over Hold Me Back with favorite Quality Road third. Also on the card, Capt. Candyman Can won the Kin…
  • 2009 Bernard Baruch Handicap and Funny Cide StakesCreated: 2009-08-29 @ 14:02:44 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-29 @ 17:42:43 EDT
    Favorite Justenuffhumor rallied from off the pace to win the 2009 Barnard Baruch Handicap (G2) at Saratoga over pacesetter Cowboy Cal. Also on the card, Future Prospect won the Funny Cide Stakes f…
  • Book Review: The Untold Story of Joe Hernandez by Rudolph Valier Alv…Created: 2009-08-23 @ 21:29:37 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-23 @ 22:07:15 EDT
    A review of 'The Untold Story of Joe Hernandez: The Voice of Santa Anita' by Rudolph Valier Alvarado…
  • 2009 Breeders Crown Open RacesCreated: 2009-08-23 @ 19:54:59 EDT     
    Results for the 2009 Breeders Crown open races for the older trotters and pacers at the Meadowlands in New Jersey…
  • 2009 Sword Dancer InvitationalCreated: 2009-08-17 @ 01:51:21 EDT     
    33-1 outsider Telling took the lead in the stretch and drew away to win by two lengths in the Sword Dancer Invitational (G1) on the turf at Saratoga Saturday. Better Talk Now and Brass Hat both cl…
  • 2009 Hambletonian Day at the MeadowlandsCreated: 2009-08-12 @ 23:55:19 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-13 @ 00:13:48 EDT
    Muscle Hill won the $1.5 million Hambletonian for trotters at the Meadowlands easily by 6 lengths in track record time. Also on the card, Broadway Schooner held on to win the $783,042 Hambletonian…
  • 2009 Alfred G. Vanderbilt and Honorable Miss HandicapsCreated: 2009-08-10 @ 18:50:33 EDT     
    Sunday at Saratoga, Fabulous Strike won the Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap (G2) for the older sprinters by a length over Go Go Shoot. In the Honorable Miss Handicap (G2), Game Face caught pacesetter…
  • 2009 Beverly D and Secretariat Stakes ResultsCreated: 2009-08-10 @ 11:52:10 EDT     
    On 2009 Arlington Million day, Dynaforce won the Beverly D (G1) by 1 1/4 lengths over Alnadana with favorite Pure Clan third, while Take the Points wore down Black Bear Island to win the Secretaria…
  • 2009 Arlington Million ResultsCreated: 2009-08-09 @ 15:58:28 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-10 @ 11:55:45 EDT
    Gio Ponti took the lead halfway through and held off the late close of Just as Well to win the 2009 Arlington Million by 1 1/4 lengths for his fourth Grade 1 win in a row. Get the results, chart, …
  • 2009 Whitney Handicap and Test StakesCreated: 2009-08-08 @ 21:52:53 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-08 @ 22:59:13 EDT
    Saturday at Saratoga, Bullsbay upset at odds of 19-1 in the Whitney Handicap (G1) with Macho Again closing for second and Bullsbay, who won the last two runnings of the Whitney, third. In the Test …
  • 2009 Haskell Invitational at Monmouth ParkCreated: 2009-08-06 @ 15:11:58 EDT     
    Rachel Alexandra ran away in the slop to win the 2009 Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park by 6 lengths over the boys. Belmont winner Summer Bird was second and Munnings was third. Get the results…
  • Rachel Alexandra Photo GalleryCreated: 2009-08-06 @ 15:09:46 EDT     
    A gallery of photographs of super filly Rachel Alexandra starting with her 2-year-old career…
  • Rachel Alexandra Photo GalleryCreated: 2009-08-06 @ 15:07:57 EDT     
    A gallery of photographs of super filly Rachel Alexandra starting with her 2-year-old career…
  • Rachel Alexandra Photo GalleryCreated: 2009-08-06 @ 15:06:30 EDT     
    A gallery of photographs of super filly Rachel Alexandra starting with her 2-year-old career…
  • Rachel Alexandra Photo GalleryCreated: 2009-08-06 @ 15:04:43 EDT     
    A gallery of photographs of super filly Rachel Alexandra starting with her 2-year-old career…
  • Rachel Alexandra Photo GalleryCreated: 2009-08-06 @ 15:02:59 EDT     
    A gallery of photographs of super filly Rachel Alexandra starting with her 2-year-old career…
  • Rachel Alexandra Photo GalleryCreated: 2009-08-06 @ 15:00:50 EDT     
    A gallery of photographs of super filly Rachel Alexandra starting with her 2-year-old career…
  • Rachel Alexandra Photo GalleryCreated: 2009-08-06 @ 14:59:20 EDT     
    A gallery of photographs of super filly Rachel Alexandra starting with her 2-year-old career…
  • Rachel Alexandra Photo GalleryCreated: 2009-08-06 @ 14:57:10 EDT     
    A gallery of photographs of super filly Rachel Alexandra starting with her 2-year-old career…
  • Rachel Alexandra Photo GalleryCreated: 2009-08-06 @ 14:54:14 EDT     
    A gallery of photographs of super filly Rachel Alexandra starting with her 2-year-old career…
  • Rachel Alexandra Photo GalleryCreated: 2009-08-06 @ 14:52:18 EDT     
    A gallery of photographs of super filly Rachel Alexandra starting with her 2-year-old career…
  • Rachel Alexandra Photo GalleryCreated: 2009-08-06 @ 14:51:01 EDT     
    A gallery of photographs of super filly Rachel Alexandra starting with her 2-year-old career…
  • Rachel Alexandra Photo GalleryCreated: 2009-08-06 @ 14:49:36 EDT     
    A gallery of photographs of super filly Rachel Alexandra starting with her 2-year-old career…
  • Rachel Alexandra Photo GalleryCreated: 2009-08-06 @ 14:46:55 EDT     
    A gallery of photographs of super filly Rachel Alexandra starting with her 2-year-old career…
  • Rachel Alexandra Photo GalleryCreated: 2009-08-06 @ 14:45:44 EDT     
    A gallery of photographs of super filly Rachel Alexandra starting with her 2-year-old career…
  • Rachel Alexandra Photo GalleryCreated: 2009-08-06 @ 14:43:33 EDT     
    A gallery of photographs of super filly Rachel Alexandra starting with her 2-year-old career…
  • Rachel Alexandra Photo GalleryCreated: 2009-08-06 @ 14:41:42 EDT     
    A gallery of photographs of super filly Rachel Alexandra starting with her 2-year-old career…
  • Rachel Alexandra Photo GalleryCreated: 2009-08-06 @ 14:40:00 EDT     
    A gallery of photographs of super filly Rachel Alexandra starting with her 2-year-old career…
  • Rachel Alexandra Photo GalleryCreated: 2009-08-06 @ 14:38:14 EDT     
    A gallery of photographs of super filly Rachel Alexandra starting with her 2-year-old career…
  • Rachel Alexandra Photo GalleryCreated: 2009-08-06 @ 14:36:53 EDT     
    A gallery of photographs of super filly Rachel Alexandra starting with her 2-year-old career…
  • Rachel Alexandra Photo GalleryCreated: 2009-08-06 @ 14:34:50 EDT     
    A gallery of photographs of super filly Rachel Alexandra starting with her 2-year-old career…
  • Rachel Alexandra Photo GalleryCreated: 2009-08-06 @ 14:32:35 EDT     
    A gallery of photographs of super filly Rachel Alexandra starting with her 2-year-old career…
  • Rachel Alexandra Photo GalleryCreated: 2009-08-06 @ 14:27:43 EDT     
    A gallery of photographs of super filly Rachel Alexandra starting with her 2-year-old career…
  • Rachel Alexandra Photo GalleryCreated: 2009-08-06 @ 14:24:39 EDT     
    A gallery of photographs of super filly Rachel Alexandra starting with her 2-year-old career…
  • Rachel Alexandra Photo GalleryCreated: 2009-08-06 @ 14:20:34 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-06 @ 14:25:23 EDT
    A gallery of photographs of super filly Rachel Alexandra starting with her 2-year-old career…
  • Rachel Alexandra Photo GalleryCreated: 2009-08-06 @ 14:18:42 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-06 @ 14:25:58 EDT
    A gallery of photographs of super filly Rachel Alexandra starting with her 2-year-old career…
  • Rachel Alexandra Photo GalleryCreated: 2009-08-06 @ 14:15:50 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-06 @ 15:10:56 EDT
    A gallery of photographs of super filly Rachel Alexandra starting with her 2-year-old career…
  • Rachel Alexandra Photo GalleryCreated: 2009-08-06 @ 14:12:34 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-06 @ 15:10:26 EDT
    A gallery of photographs of super filly Rachel Alexandra starting with her 2-year-old career…
  • Rachel Alexandra Photo GalleryCreated: 2009-08-06 @ 13:52:07 EDT     
    A gallery of photographs of super filly Rachel Alexandra starting with her 2-year-old career…
  • Rachel Alexandra Photo GalleryCreated: 2009-08-06 @ 13:51:46 EDT     
    A gallery of photographs of super filly Rachel Alexandra starting with her 2-year-old career…
  • Rachel Alexandra Photo GalleryCreated: 2009-08-06 @ 13:46:41 EDT     
    A gallery of photographs of super filly Rachel Alexandra starting with her 2-year-old career…
  • 2009 Haskell Invitational Day at Monmouth ParkCreated: 2009-08-03 @ 21:34:28 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-04 @ 15:13:17 EDT
    There were seven other stakes on the 2009 Haskell Invitational card including the Oceanport won by Get Serious and the Matchmaker won by Captain's Lover. Get the results, charts, and photos for all…
  • 2009 Breeders' Stakes DayCreated: 2009-08-02 @ 21:52:08 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-02 @ 22:10:13 EDT
    47-1 longshot Perfect Shower ran down the center of the turf course to win the 1 1/2 mile Breeders' Stakes at Woodbine, the final leg of Canada's Triple Crown, over Guipago and Reservoir. Get the r…
  • Arlington ParkCreated: 2009-07-29 @ 18:24:41 EDT     Updated: 2009-07-29 @ 18:28:57 EDT
    Information about and useful links for Arlington Park in Chicago, IL…
  • Del Mar Thoroughbred ClubCreated: 2009-07-29 @ 18:02:17 EDT     Updated: 2009-07-29 @ 18:10:19 EDT
    Information about and useful links for Del Mar Thoroughbred Club race track near San Diego, CA…
  • Saratoga Race CourseCreated: 2009-07-29 @ 17:20:40 EDT     Updated: 2009-07-29 @ 18:10:57 EDT
    Information about and useful links for Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, NY…
  • Book Review: Harnessing WinnersCreated: 2009-07-27 @ 21:44:58 EDT     Updated: 2009-07-27 @ 22:22:09 EDT
    A review of Harnessing Winners: The Complete Guide to Handicapping Harness Races by Dave Brower…
  • 2009 Nijinsky StakesCreated: 2009-07-26 @ 19:59:12 EDT     Updated: 2009-07-26 @ 20:27:18 EDT
    Rahy's Attorney held off Marchfield to win the 1 1/4 mile Nijinsky Stakes (G2) on the soft turf at Woodbine by 1 3/4 lengths. It was another 5 3/4 lengths back to Champs Elysees in third. Get the …
  • Funny Moon wins the 2009 Coaching Club American OaksCreated: 2009-07-26 @ 11:59:37 EDT     Updated: 2009-07-26 @ 12:17:05 EDT
    Funny Moon rallied from last early to win the 2009 Coaching Club American Oaks (G1) at Belmont Park by a neck over Don't Forget Gil and Wynning Ride. Favorite Livin Lovin finished a disappointing …
  • 2009 Bold Venture and Ontario Matron StakesCreated: 2009-07-19 @ 18:39:05 EDT     Updated: 2009-07-19 @ 21:01:57 EDT
    2008 Canadian Horse of the Year Fatal Bullet made his first start since finishing second in the Breeders' Cup Sprint last October a winning one in the 2009 Bold Venture Stakes at Woodbine. Also on …
  • Book Review: Off to a Flying Start by Bill Tivenan and Cassandra CookCreated: 2009-07-19 @ 16:20:13 EDT     Updated: 2009-07-19 @ 18:46:11 EDT
    A review of 'Off to a Flying Start: Horsing Around the Language' by Bill Tivenan and Cassandra Cook. This new book explains the origins of over 60 terms used in everyday language that originally c…
  • Kentucky Derby CentralCreated: 2009-03-10 @ 19:56:46 EDT     Updated: 2010-02-03 @ 16:51:43 EST
    The Kentucky Derby is held every year on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs in Louisiville, Kentucky. This is the horse race very owner, trainer, and jockey dream of winning and the one …
  • Free Thoroughbred Racing Past PerformancesCreated: 2008-04-19 @ 03:17:31 EDT     Updated: 2010-01-29 @ 13:29:36 EST
    You have to have the past performances to handicap the races. Here is where you can find free past performance data online for racing in North America…
  • Triple CrownCreated: 2007-10-04 @ 17:58:42 EDT     Updated: 2010-02-03 @ 12:40:05 EST
    The Triple Crown - Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont Stakes - are the biggest events of the year in North American racing for 3-year-old Thoroughbreds and are followed by both serious and casu…
  • Weekly Stakes Race Schedule - Horse RacingCreated: 2004-10-23 @ 17:19:54 EDT     Updated: 2010-02-08 @ 19:42:49 EST
    Weekly Thoroughbred stakes race schedule, including races for $75K or more purse…
  • Weekly Television Schedule - Horse RacingCreated: 2004-10-23 @ 17:04:16 EDT     Updated: 2010-02-08 @ 18:53:49 EST
    The latest schedule of televised horse racing in the US…
  • Rachel AlexandraUpdated: 2010-01-22 @ 00:00:19 EST
    A profile of the race horse Rachel Alexandra…
  • Who is your top Kentucky Derby pick?Updated: 2010-01-20 @ 18:33:48 EST
    The Kentucky Derby is a tough race to handicap with as many as 20 horses entered and many more considered contenders in the months prior to the race as the preps are run. Which horse do you think …
  • Who was the best of the decade 2000-2009?Updated: 2010-01-20 @ 18:08:27 EST
    2009 will close out the decade of 2000-2009, so it is time to look back and see who was the best in horse racing over the last ten years. Who do you think were the best trainers, jockeys, and hors…
  • The 10 Fastest Runnings of the Kentucky Derby…Updated: 2010-01-14 @ 16:37:17 EST
    A list of the 10 fastest horses to win the Kentucky Derby…
  • 10 Biggest Kentucky Derby Long ShotsUpdated: 2010-01-13 @ 16:54:08 EST
    2010 will mark the 136th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, the most important race in North America for 3-year-old thoroughbreds. Here is a list of the 10 biggest paying long shots…
  • Belmont Stakes CentralUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:27:33 EST
    The Belmont Stakes is the third and final jewel of the Triple Crown and held every year five weeks after the Kentucky Derby at Belmont Park in New York, New York. It can be a total frenzy if a Tri…
  • Preakness CentralUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:27:08 EST
    The Preakness Stakes is the second jewel of the Triple Crown and held every year two weeks after the Kentucky Derby at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. While it does not have as much pr…
  • Who is your top Preakness pick?Updated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:06:44 EST
    The Preakness, with a maximum field of 14 horses, can be just as hard to handicap as the Kentucky Derby. While some of the Derby horses go on to run for the Black-eyed Susans at Pimlico, there are …
  • Who is your top Belmont Stakes pick?Updated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:06:35 EST
    The Belmont Stakes has a maximum field of 16 horses and can either be tough to handicap or simple with a very obvious winner, although Big Brown proved in 2008 that obvious winners don't always win…
  • Canada's Triple CrownUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:06:21 EST
    A brief overview the three races that make up the Canadian Triple Crown: the Queen's Plate, The Prince of Wales and The Breeders' Stakes. Also includes the seven winners of Canada's Triple Crown a…
  • 2009 Belmont Stakes Undercard Part 2Updated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:06:17 EST
    In the three undercard stakes on Belmont Stakes day run on the main course, Gabby's Golden Gal upset favored Justwhistledixie in the Acorn (G1), favorite Fabulous Strike just missed the track recor…
  • 2009 Belmont Stakes Undercard Part 1Updated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:06:09 EST
    There were two Grade 1 stakes on the turf on Belmont Stakes day. Gio Ponti won the Woodford Reserve Manhattan Handicap over Marsh Side and Better Talk Now, while Diamondrella closed six wide to wi…
  • 2009 Belmont Stakes ResultsUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:06:03 EST
    Summer Bird closed with a rush on the outside to win the 2009 Belmont Stakes by 2 3/4 lengths over Dunkirk and favorite Mine That Bird. Get the results, chart, and photos here…
  • 2009 Brooklyn Handicap and Hill Prince StakesUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:05:57 EST
    On a rainy Friday before the 2009 Belmont Stakes, Eldaafer got up at the wire to win the Brooklyn Handicap over pacesetter Nite Light. In the Hill Prince Stakes, which was taken off the turf, Desp…
  • 2009 Belmont Stakes EntriesUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:05:51 EST
    A field of 10 was entered for the 2009 Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park, third and final jewel of the Triple Crown. Kentucky Derby winner and Preakness runner-up Mine That Bird is the morning line fa…
  • 2009 Belmont Contenders AnalysisUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:05:49 EST
    Analyzing the top contenders for the 2009 Belmont Stakes to try and pick a winner by matching them with the profile of past Belmont winners…
  • 2009 Preakness Undercard ResultsUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:05:45 EST
    There were seven other stakes on the 2009 Preakness undercard, most of them grade 2 or 3, including the Dixie Stakes (G2) won by Parading. Get the results, charts, and photos for all seven races h…
  • 2009 Preakness ResultsUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:05:39 EST
    Kentucky Oaks winning filly Rachel Alexandra beat the boys, leading most of the way, to win the 2009 Preakness. Kentucky Derby winner Mind That Bird closed late again but missed by a length, finis…
  • 2009 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes at PimlicoUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:05:32 EST
    Friday at Pimlico, Payton d'Oro led all the way to win the 2009 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes at Pimlico over Bon Jovi Girl and Casanova Move. Get the results, chart, and photos here…
  • 2009 Alibi Breakfast at PimlicoUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:05:26 EST
    The traditional Alibi Breakfast was held on Thursday May 14, 2009, before the 135th running of the Preakness Stakes. Connections of all 13 of the Preakness entrants were on hand to swap stories ab…
  • 2009 Preakness Wednesday PhotosUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:05:23 EST
    Photos from the Wednesday morning before the 2009 Preakness from the morning works, including Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird…
  • Fillies in the Belmont StakesUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:05:17 EST
    Information about the fillies who have run in the Belmont Stakes…
  • 2009 Preakness Thursday PhotosUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:05:14 EST
    Photos from the Thursday morning works plus the arrival of Rachel Alexandra, Pioneerof the Nile and Terrain on Wednesday afternoon at Pimlico before the 2009 Preakness. Includes all 10 Preakness h…
  • 2009 Preakness EntriesUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:05:07 EST
    Info about all the horses entered in the 2009 Preakness Stakes at Pimlico, second jewel of the Triple Crown…
  • Analyzing the Preakness Stakes Contenders for 2009Updated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:05:06 EST
    Trying to pick a winner for the 134th Preakness by matching the contenders to the profile of the Preakness winner…
  • Fillies in the Preakness StakesUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:05:03 EST
    Information about the fillies who have run in the Preakness Stakes…
  • Belmont Stakes TraditionsUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:05:01 EST
    The Belmont Stakes was first run in 1867 and is the oldest of the Triple Crown events, predating the Kentucky Derby by eight years and the Preakness by six. Known as "The Test of Champions,&qu…
  • Preakness Stakes TraditionsUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:04:56 EST
    The Preakness Stakes was first run in 1873 and has many traditions associated with it. The most well know is probably the Black-Eyed Susans given to the winner and the $1 million Woodlawn Vase whi…
  • 2009 Kentucky Derby ResultsUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:04:51 EST
    Mine That Bird trailed the first 3/4 of the race then rallied to take the lead in the stretch and draw off to win the 2009 Kentucky Derby by 6 3/4 lengths over Pioneerof the Nile and Musket Man. H…
  • 2009 Kentucky Oaks ResultsUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:04:44 EST
    Favorite Rachel Alexandra stalked the early pace then drew off to win the 2009 Kentucky Oaks by 5 lengths over Stone Legacy and Flying Spur. Get the results, charts, and photos here…
  • Thursday Kentucky Derby PhotosUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:04:39 EST
    A gallery of 10 photographs from the morning works from the Thursday before the 2009 Kentucky Derby…
  • Wednesday Kentucky Derby PhotosUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:04:32 EST
    A gallery of 10 photographs from the morning works from the Wednesday before the 2009 Kentucky Derby…
  • Review - Triple Crown Handicapper 2009Updated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:04:27 EST
    by Jim Mazur. An excellent publication for anybody wanting to bet the tough Triple Crown races, or for newer horseplayers wanting to learn more about the use of angles and biases when selecting the…
  • Analyzing the Top 2009 Kentucky Derby ContendersUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:04:22 EST
    Using trends and angles to try and select a winner for the 2009 Kentucky Derby…
  • 2009 Triple Crown Late NominationsUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:04:19 EST
    A list of the eleven late nominations for the 2009 Triple Crown races. Late nominations closed on March 28 and cost $6000 each…
  • 2009 Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool ThreeUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:04:17 EST
    The third and final pool for the 2009 Kentucky Derby Future Wager was open from April 2-5 and offered exacta wagering in addition to win bets for he first time ever. Get all the horses, final odds,…
  • Kentucky Derby Prep Races Stats and HistoryUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:04:15 EST
    The historical significance of major Kentucky Derby prep races that have produced a Kentucky Derby winner. Includes all Derby winners from 1950-2008 and where they finished in each prep…
  • 2009 Kentucky Derby Contenders Graded Stakes EarningsUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:04:13 EST
    Graded stakes earnings as of April 18, 2009, for the top Triple Crown nominees. This figure is what determines who can get into the Kentucky Derby…
  • DVD Review: Kentucky Derby Greatest MomentsUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:04:12 EST
    A review of "Kentucky Derby Greatest Moments" from Churchill Downs. A great new DVD with video from 27 different runnings along with interviews, photos, and historical info which any rac…
  • 2009 Triple Crown NominationsUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:04:09 EST
    A list of all the nominees for the 2009 Triple Crown races…
  • New rules for 2009 Preakness InfieldUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:04:04 EST
    In an effort to clean up the rough reputation of the Preakness Infield crowd, starting in 2009 fans won't be allowed to bring in beverages but they will have 3 bands giving free rock concerts. …
  • 2008 Experimental Free HandicapUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:04:03 EST
    The Experimental Free Handicap ranks colts and fillies who were 2-year-olds in 2008. This ranking is what determines dual qualifiers for the Kentucky Derby…
  • 2008 Breeders' Cup World Championships Wrap-upUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:04:01 EST
    Comments, records, and stats for the 25th Breeders' Cup World Championship races at Santa Anita Park on October 24-25, 2008…
  • 2008 Breeders' Cup World Championships Saturday Results Part 2Updated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:03:57 EST
    The 2008 Saturday Breeders' Cup card included 9 championship races, headlined by the $5 million Classic won by Raven's Pass, upsetting heavily favored Curlin. Get the results, charts, and photos fo…
  • 2008 Breeders' Cup World Championships Saturday Results Part 1Updated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:03:49 EST
    The 2008 Saturday Breeders' Cup card included 9 championship races, headlined by the $5 million Classic won by Raven's Pass, upsetting heavily favored Curlin. Get the results, charts, and photos fo…
  • 2008 Breeders' Cup World Championships FridayUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:03:41 EST
    The 2008 Breeders' Cup World Championships tried a new format on Friday with five races for fillies and mares only, headlined by the $2 Ladies' Classic (formerly the Distaff) won by heavy favorite …
  • Thursday October 23, 2008, Breeders' Cup WorksUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:03:33 EST
    It was another beautiful morning Thursday with even more Breeders' Cup horses on the track at Santa Anita out for some exercise. Here is a selection of 10 more photographs from the morning works fe…
  • Wednesday October 22, 2008, Breeders' Cup WorksUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:03:25 EST
    It was another clear and chilly morning Wednesday with even more Breeders' Cup horses on the track at Santa Anita making their final preparations now that the Europeans are out of quarantine. Here …
  • 2008 Breeders' Cup Past PerformancesUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:03:18 EST
    Free past performances for the 2009 Breeders' Cup races at Santa Anita Park on November 6 and 7. PPs are available for all races except the Turf…
  • Monday October 20, 2008, Breeders' Cup WorksUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:03:14 EST
    There were lots of Breeders' Cup horses on the track today, including a timed work by last year's Classic winner Curlin. Here is a selection of photographs from the morning works featuring contende…
  • Tuesday October 21, 2008, Breeders' Cup WorksUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:03:06 EST
    It was clear and chilly Tuesday morning with even more Breeders' Cup horses on the track at Santa Anita making their final preparations. Here is a selection of 10 more photographs from the morning …
  • Book Review: Betting Synthetic Surfaces by Bill FinleyUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:03:00 EST
    A review of 'Betting Synthetic Surfaces: Conquering Racing's Newest Frontier' By Bill Finley…
  • Book Review: Crushing the Cup 2008 by Mazur and MallettUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:02:57 EST
    A review of 'Crushing the Cup 2008: The Handicapper's Guide to Breeders' Cup XXV' by Jim Mazur and Peter Mallett…
  • 2009 Breeders' Cup at Santa Anita WeatherUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:02:55 EST
    Links to weather information for the Santa Anita Park area for the 2009 Breeders' Cup…
  • 2008 Breeders' Cup EntriesUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:02:53 EST
    Entries, post positions, and morning line odds for the 2008 Breeders' Cup races at Santa Anita Park on October 24 and 25. This year brings a lot of changes to the Breeders' Cup World Championships…
  • 2008 Belmont Stakes ResultsUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:02:50 EST
    Longest shot on the board Da' Tara led the whole way in the 2008 Belmont Stakes, drawing off to win by 5 1/4 lengths over Denis of Cork with Anak Nakal and Ready's Echo in a dead heat for third. H…
  • 2008 Preakness ResultsUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:02:43 EST
    Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown lived up to his hype and short odds with a runaway win the in the 2008 Preakness. It was 5 1/4 lengths back to Derby Trial winner Macho Again in second, with local …
  • Thoroughbred Horse Racing Entries and ResultsUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:02:35 EST
    Sources for the latest entries and race results for Thoroughbred racing at race tracks in North America…
  • Big BrownUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:02:34 EST
    A profile of the race horse Big Brown…
  • 2007 Breeders' Cup Saturday ContinuedUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:02:29 EST
    Here are a few more photos from the Saturday races at the 2007 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Monmouth Park. At least one additional photo of each winner plus a look at just how bad the mud …
  • 2007 Breeders' Cup World Championships SaturdayUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:02:20 EST
    The 2007 Breeders' Cup World Championships Saturday was wet and muddy early in the day, but thankfully the rain stopped about halfway through the card. The big race was the Classic where Curlin be…
  • 2007 Breeders' Cup World Championships FridayUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:02:12 EST
    The 2007 Breeders' Cup World Championships had their first Friday races with the inaugural runnings of the Filly and Mare Sprint won by Maryfield, the Juvenile Turf won by Nownownow, and the Dirt M…
  • Tuesday October 23, 2007, Breeders' Cup WorksUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:02:04 EST
    There were lots of Breeders' Cup horses on the track today, including a timed work by Street Sense. Here is a selection of photographs from the morning works featuring contenders from a variety of …
  • 2007 Breeders' Cup EntriesUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:01:57 EST
    A look at the entries for the 2007 World Thoroughbred Championships Breeders' Cup races at Monmouth Park…
  • Understanding the Types and Classes of Thoroughbred Horse RacesUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:01:55 EST
    Here is a look at the types of races run at North American tracks, starting at the bottom and working our way up from maidens to graded stakes. This should give you a better understanding of all l…
  • How to make a bet on a SAM (automated teller machine)Updated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:01:52 EST
    Step by step instructions for how to use a SAM, Screen Activated Machine or automated teller, to place a wager…
  • Fillies in the Kentucky DerbyUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:01:45 EST
    Information about the fillies who have run in the Kentucky Derby…
  • Horse Racing GlossaryUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:01:44 EST
    Glossary of Horse Racing terms…
  • Betting Types and TermsUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:01:43 EST
    Glossary of Horse Racing terms…
  • Horse Racing How-To IndexUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:01:42 EST
    A list of horse racing how-to's from placing a wager to paddock inspection…
  • Triple Crown RecipesUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:01:35 EST
    Traditional food and drinks from the Triple Crown races along with party tips and places to order supplies…
  • Triple Crown SpoilersUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:01:33 EST
    Info about the spoilers who upset bids by horses who where going for the Triple Crown and failed…
  • Belmont Stakes 101Updated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:01:29 EST
    A basic introduction the the third and final jewel of the Triple Crown. How it began, basics of picking a winner, and how to attend in person…
  • Preakness 101Updated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:01:25 EST
    Basic introduction to the Preakness Stakes, second jewel of the Triple Crown…
  • How to Calculate Odds and PayoffsUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:01:21 EST
    hart showing the pay-off for a $2 bet and how win odds are calculated…
  • Kentucky Derby 101Updated: 2009-12-31 @ 15:01:20 EST
    An overview of the Kentucky Derby from this start to handicapping to how to attend…
  • Betting InfoUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 14:49:28 EST
    Everything you need to follow racing online…
  • Learn About RacingUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 14:49:12 EST
    Information for those new to the game to help you get started…
  • Breeders' CupUpdated: 2009-12-31 @ 14:48:50 EST
    All about the Breeders' Cup World Championships, the biggest event of the year in Thoroughbred horse racing where most of the year-end champions are decided. Here you will find previews and news …
  • Gallop to GloryUpdated: 2009-11-24 @ 17:59:39 EST
    A look at some of the handprints and signatures at the Galt House's Gallop to Glory, a tribute to the Kentucky Derby winning jockeys…
  • Must Reads: Essential Articles and Resources about HorseracingUpdated: 2009-11-19 @ 16:47:30 EST
  • Latest NTRA Thoroughbred Racing PollsUpdated: 2009-11-11 @ 14:05:57 EST
    Results for the current NTRA Thoroughbred and Three-Year old national polls…
  • 2009 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf EntriesUpdated: 2009-11-07 @ 11:53:43 EST
    A look at the horses entered in the 2009 Breeders' Cup World Championships Juvenile Turf at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, CA…
  • 2009 Breeders' Cup Turf EntriesUpdated: 2009-11-05 @ 21:00:46 EST
    A look at the horses entered in the 2009 Breeders' Cup World Championships Turf at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, CA…
  • 2009 Breeders' Cup Marathon EntriesUpdated: 2009-11-03 @ 22:07:09 EST
    A look at the horses entered in the 2009 Breeders' Cup World Championships Marathon at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, CA…
  • 2009 Breeders' Cup Classic EntriesUpdated: 2009-11-03 @ 21:57:59 EST
    A look at the horses entered in the 2009 Breeders' Cup World Championships Classic at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, CA…
  • 2009 Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint EntriesUpdated: 2009-11-03 @ 21:54:00 EST
    A look at the horses entered in the 2009 Breeders' Cup World Championships Filly and Mare Sprint at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, CA…
  • 2009 Breeders' Cup Sprint EntriesUpdated: 2009-11-03 @ 21:47:40 EST
    A look at the horses entered in the 2009 Breeders' Cup World Championships Sprint at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, CA…
  • 2009 Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic EntriesUpdated: 2009-11-03 @ 21:38:43 EST
    A look at the horses entered in the 2009 Breeders' Cup World Championships Ladies' Classic (formerly the Distaff) at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, CA…
  • The Melbourne CupUpdated: 2009-11-03 @ 01:26:19 EST
    The $5 million (Australian) Emirates Melbourne Cup (G1) on the first Tuesday in November is the world's most famous 2 mile race, and is the "Race That Stops a Nation", as millions of Aust…
  • Macho AgainUpdated: 2009-10-21 @ 16:23:10 EDT
    A profile of the race horse Macho Again…
  • Cowboy CalUpdated: 2009-10-13 @ 16:48:54 EDT
    A profile of the race horse Cowboy Cal…
  • Colonel JohnUpdated: 2009-10-13 @ 16:39:20 EDT
    A profile of the race horse Colonel John…
  • Mine That BirdUpdated: 2009-10-13 @ 16:38:38 EDT
    A profile of the race horse Mine That Bird…
  • Life is SweetUpdated: 2009-10-13 @ 16:35:24 EDT
    A profile of the race horse Life is Sweet…
  • Sea the StarsUpdated: 2009-10-13 @ 16:33:00 EDT
    A profile of the race horse Sea the Stars…
  • Awesome GemUpdated: 2009-10-09 @ 21:24:56 EDT
    A profile of the race horse Awesome Gem…
  • Rail TripUpdated: 2009-10-09 @ 21:03:34 EDT
    A profile of the race horse Rail Trip…
  • Vineyard HavenUpdated: 2009-10-09 @ 21:02:17 EDT
    A profile of the race horse Vineyard Haven…
  • Summer BirdUpdated: 2009-10-09 @ 20:59:17 EDT
    A profile of the race horse Summer Bird…
  • Quality RoadUpdated: 2009-10-09 @ 20:58:46 EDT
    A profile of the race horse Quality Road…
  • Capt. Candyman CanUpdated: 2009-10-09 @ 20:53:05 EDT
    A profile of the race horse Capt. Candyman Can…
  • Just JendaUpdated: 2009-10-05 @ 12:12:53 EDT
    A profile of the race horse Just Jenda…
  • Kodiak KowboyUpdated: 2009-10-05 @ 12:07:55 EDT
    A profile of the race horse Kodiak Kowboy…
  • Hold Me BackUpdated: 2009-09-28 @ 16:06:23 EDT
    A profile of the race horse Hold Me Back…
  • Top Christmas GiftsUpdated: 2009-09-23 @ 15:08:18 EDT
    My top picks for horse racing related Christmas gifts this year…
  • Regal RansomUpdated: 2009-09-21 @ 17:36:37 EDT
    A profile of the race horse Regal Ransom…
  • Street SenseUpdated: 2009-09-21 @ 13:28:23 EDT
    A profile of the race horse Street Sense…
  • Big Brown Photo GalleryUpdated: 2009-09-21 @ 13:25:33 EDT
    A gallery of photographs of 2008 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Big Brown…
  • Jockey Cornelio VelasquezUpdated: 2009-09-19 @ 13:16:33 EDT
    A profile of up jockey Cornelio Velasquez as he celebrates his 2000th win aboard Showing Up in the $1 million Colonial Turf Cup…
  • Jockey Garrett GomezUpdated: 2009-09-19 @ 13:15:50 EDT
    Jockey Garrett Gomez is one of the top jockeys in North America and led the nation in earnings in 2006, 2007, and 2008. He also won two championship races at the 2007 Breeders' Cup and another fou…
  • 2008 Canadian Trotting Classic ResultsUpdated: 2009-09-18 @ 22:14:01 EDT
    Deweycheatumnhowe bounced back from his 2nd place finish in the elimination to win the $1 million 2008 Canadian Trotting Classic by 2 lengths, his 18th win from 19 career starts. Get the results, c…
  • Beverly D. Stakes Winners - Horse RacingUpdated: 2009-09-15 @ 13:47:14 EDT
    Past winners of the Beverly D. Stakes at Arlington Park…
  • Secretariat Stakes Winners - Horse RacingUpdated: 2009-09-15 @ 13:45:48 EDT
    Past winners of the Secretariat Stakes at Arlington Park…
  • Past Winers of the Arlington MillionUpdated: 2009-09-15 @ 13:42:36 EDT
    Past winners of the Arlington Million at Arlington Park…
  • Steve AsmussenUpdated: 2009-09-12 @ 14:43:35 EDT
    Profile of trainer Steve Asmussen who recorded his 5,000th career victory with Passion Rules in the 7th race at Woodbine on Friday, September 11, 2009…
  • CurlinUpdated: 2009-09-12 @ 13:51:42 EDT
    A profile of the race horse Curlin…
  • Breeders' Cup SupplementsUpdated: 2009-09-12 @ 00:19:52 EDT
    The Breeders' Cup supplemental entry process and stats on supplemental entry fees vs. earnings…
  • JustwhistledixieUpdated: 2009-09-10 @ 19:37:39 EDT
    A profile of the race horse Justwhistledixie…
  • Funny MoonUpdated: 2009-09-10 @ 19:15:43 EDT
    A profile of the race horse Funny Moon…
  • Stardom BoundUpdated: 2009-09-10 @ 17:41:46 EDT
    A profile of the race horse Stardom Bound…
  • Big DramaUpdated: 2009-09-10 @ 17:40:29 EDT
    A profile of the race horse Big Drama…
  • 2008 Travers and King's Bishop StakesUpdated: 2009-08-29 @ 23:04:14 EDT
    California invader Colonel John just held off the late close of Mambo in Seattle to win the 2008 Travers Stakes by a nose with favorite Pyro far back in third. Also on the card, Visionaire won the…
  • 2008 Ballerina StakesUpdated: 2009-08-29 @ 21:08:33 EDT
    Intangaroo rallied from far back to win the 2008 Ballerina Stakes (G1) at Saratoga by 2 3/4 lengths over Miraculous Miss with favorite Sugar Swirl third. Get the results, chart, and photos here…
  • 2008 Bernard Baruch Handicap and Victory Ride StakesUpdated: 2009-08-29 @ 13:53:53 EDT
    Shakis rallied from off the pace to win the 2008 Barnard Baruch Handicap (G2) over War Monger, while Porte Bonheur upset in the 2008 Victory Ride Stakes (G3) with heavy favorite Indyanne second. G…

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