Nikki Samolovitch

Nikki has been in love with horse racing since she was eight years old. She was first introduced to racing at The Meadows in Pittsburgh, Pa., and grew up at the racetrack. Her favorite horse is Winx and she flew to Australia just to see her race in person. Her favorite racetrack is Del Mar.

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Brilliant Women in U.S. Horse Racing History

Throughout horse racing history, women have been instrumental in contributing to the progression and advancement of the sport. Although horse racing remains a largely male-dominated world, women...

Legends Posted March 8th, 2023 ·

Black History Month: Shining a Spotlight on Notable African American Jockeys

From the beginnings of the sport in the United States, African Americans have made significant contributions to horse racing. African American jockeys dominated the winner’s circle in racing’s...

Legends Posted February 3rd, 2023 ·

The Return of Spectators and the Fashion at the Belmont Stakes

The Covid-19 vaccines are here and that means a return to all of the events we missed attending in person. For the 153rd Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets, Belmont Park is excited to welcome...

Events / Travel Posted May 24th, 2021 ·