John Piassek
“Stackin’ Cheddar: Looking Back” was a fun series on America’s Best Racing looking back on an early race in the careers of some of the greatest horses of all time, specifically spots where they...
Gambling
Posted April 4th, 2023 ·
Stars of Yesterday: Looking Back at Best Wood Memorial Winners
New York’s road to the 2023 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve concludes this Saturday. Aqueduct will host the $750,000, Grade 2 Wood Memorial Stakes Presented by Resorts World Casino at...
Legends
Posted April 3rd, 2023 ·
Notable Fillies in Major Kentucky Derby Prep Races
Throughout the years, most top contenders in Kentucky Derby prep races have been colts or geldings. Although fillies are eligible for all Derby preps and can earn points toward securing a spot in...
Legends
Posted March 30th, 2023 ·
Stars of Yesterday: Looking Back at Best Florida Derby Winners
One of the preeminent prep races on the road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve will be held at Gulfstream Park, which hosts the Grade 1, $1 million Curlin Florida Derby Presented...
Legends
Posted March 28th, 2023 ·
Stars of Yesterday: Looking Back at Best Arkansas Derby Winners
Oaklawn Park's road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve concludes this Saturday, when the Hot Springs, Ark. track hosts the $1.25 million, Grade 1 Arkansas Derby.
Legends
Posted March 27th, 2023 ·
Stars of Yesterday: Looking Back at Best Louisiana Derby Winners
Fair Grounds’ path to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve reaches its end Saturday with the $1 million, Grade 2 Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby. The field will travel 1 3/16 miles on...
Legends
Posted March 20th, 2023 ·
Stars of Yesterday: Looking Back at Best Tampa Bay Derby Winners
The Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve heads south this Saturday to Tampa Bay Downs, which hosts the $400,000, Grade 2 Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby.
Legends
Posted March 6th, 2023 ·
Stars of Yesterday: Looking Back at Best Fountain of Youth Stakes Winners
Gulfstream Park’s feature race this Saturday is the $400,000, Grade 2 Fountain of Youth Stakes. Some of the top 3-year-olds in the country will do battle in this 1 1/16-mile contest.
Legends
Posted February 28th, 2023 ·
Stars of Yesterday: Looking Back at Best San Felipe Stakes Winners
Saturday’s card at Santa Anita Park includes the $400,000, Grade 2 San Felipe Stakes. Some of California’s top 3-year-olds will square off in the final local prep race for the Grade 1 Santa Anita...
Racing
Posted February 27th, 2023 ·
Stars of Yesterday: Looking Back at Best Rebel Stakes Winners
The Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve winds its way through Oaklawn Park this Saturday, for the $1 million, Grade 2 Rebel Stakes. A competitive field is set to line up for...
Legends
Posted February 20th, 2023 ·
Stars of Yesterday: Looking Back at Best Risen Star Stakes Winners
This Saturday, Fair Grounds will host the $400,000, Grade 2 Risen Star Stakes Presented by Lamarque Ford.
Legends
Posted February 13th, 2023 ·
Stars of Yesterday: Looking Back at the Best Recent Withers Stakes Winners
The New York road to the 2023 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve continues this Saturday, with the 143rd renewal of the $250,000 Grade 3 Withers Stakes. Named after prominent 19th-century...
Legends
Posted January 30th, 2023 ·