Tom Pedulla
Carson Jost, born with the rare genetic disorder known as Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome, often recedes into the background. He is unable to walk or talk. His brain’s development stopped after the first...
Racing
Posted October 4th, 2023 ·
California-Bred The Chosen Vron Takes Owners, Trainer on Ride of Lifetime to Breeders’ Cup
John Sondereker, majority owner of The Chosen Vron, had modest expectations as he settled in to watch his 5-year-old gelding compete in the Grade 1, $400,000 Bing Crosby Stakes on July 29 at Del
Racing
Posted September 18th, 2023 ·
Five Key Takeaways You Need to Know From a Weekend Highlighted by Woodbine Mile
Tom Pedulla presents five takeaways from a major weekend of racing highlighted by action at Toronto’s Woodbine Racetrack.
Racing
Posted September 18th, 2023 ·
Five Key Takeaways You Need to Know From a Stellar September Weekend
Tom Pedulla presents five takeaways from a major weekend of racing that included two Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Races at Kentucky Downs while a Grade 1 race for 2-year-old fillies and another...
Racing
Posted September 11th, 2023 ·
Five Key Takeaways You Need to Know From Labor Day Weekend
Tom Pedulla presents five takeaways from a huge Labor Day weekend that featured major races from coast to coast and in between.
Racing
Posted September 5th, 2023 ·
Five Key Takeaways You Need to Know from a Classic Weekend
Tom Pedulla presents five takeaways from a huge weekend of racing that featured the $1 million King’s Plate on Sunday at Woodbine, the $600,000 Alabama Stakes presented by Keeneland Sales on...
Racing
Posted August 21st, 2023 ·
Revered Race Caller Tom Durkin: A Master at His Craft
When Tom Durkin walks down Broadway in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., it is almost as if he is stepping back in time. Fans often stop him to remind him of one of his legendary race calls and to express...
Legends
Posted August 21st, 2023 ·
Veteran Channel Maker Hopes to Continue Career Resurgence at Saratoga
Owners Gary Barber, Randy Hill, Dean Reeves and Adam Wachtel thought it might be time to have a conversation they all dreaded with Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott regarding the future of Channel Maker.
Racing
Posted August 19th, 2023 ·
The Comical Inspiration for Cleverly Named Alabama Stakes Contender Wet Paint
What’s in a name?...
Racing
Posted August 15th, 2023 ·
Five Takeaways You Need to Know From a Memorable Weekend at Colonial Downs
Tom Pedulla presents five key takeaways from a huge Saturday of racing at Virginia’s Colonial Downs headlined by the Arlington Million and the $500,000 Beverly D. Stakes, both Grade 1 contests on...
Racing
Posted August 14th, 2023 ·
Melanie Giddings Diary: Grateful for a Special Filly and a Father Figure's Support
It was only fitting that trainer Melanie Giddings registered her first career victory with a gelding named Fight on June 21 at Presque Isle Downs in Erie, Pa.
Racing
Posted August 3rd, 2023 ·
Key Takeaways from a Super Saturday of Racing at Saratoga and Del Mar
Tom Pedulla presents five key takeaways from an action-packed Saturday that included memorable performances in the Jim Dandy Stakes Presented by DK Horse and Alfred G.
The Sport
Posted July 31st, 2023 ·