Preakness Forefathers: William P. Riggs Raises the Preakness’s Profile
Their names spring to mind whenever these iconic stakes are mentioned: Col. Meriwether Lewis Clark Jr. and Col.
Legends
Posted March 11th, 2025 ·
Jennifer Kelly
Jennifer S. Kelly fell in love with horse racing thanks to “The Black Stallion,” Winning Colors, and Sunday Silence. She parlayed that love into a career as a freelance turf writer and author, researching and writing books like “Sir Barton and the Making of the Triple Crown” and her upcoming book on Gallant Fox and Omaha. Jennifer seeks to promote the sport, the people, and the horses by sharing great stories about its past so we can appreciate the present and plan for the future.
Jennifer S. Kelly fell in love with horse racing thanks to “The Black Stallion,” Winning Colors, and Sunday Silence. She parlayed that love into a career as a freelance turf writer and author, researching and writing books like “Sir Barton and the Making of the Triple Crown” and her upcoming book on Gallant Fox and Omaha. Jennifer seeks to promote the sport, the people, and the horses by sharing great stories about its past so we can appreciate the present and plan for the future.
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She Wore the (Black-Eyed) Susans: Six Fabulous Fillies Who Won the Preakness Stakes
The Preakness Stakes has long been a proving ground for the toughest and most talented 3-year-olds each year. Run two weeks after the Kentucky Derby, colts have traditionally dominated this middle...
Legends
Posted February 23rd, 2025 ·
Sharing Their Stories: Ten Books That Honor Great African Americans in Horse Racing
The sport of horse racing might have started with the simple question of whose horse is fastest, but centuries of such challenges have morphed that humble query into a full-fledged industry,...
Pop Culture
Posted February 18th, 2025 ·
William Walker: A Jockey of Many Talents
The sport of horse racing in America dates to the colonial era, when Richard Nicolls, governor of New York, set up the first formal racetrack on Long Island. Since the 17th Century, the sport has...
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Posted February 11th, 2025 ·
How a Dinner Party Begot a Classic: Oden Bowie, Pimlico, and the Preakness
When the gates fly open each May at Pimlico Race Course, racing fans celebrate more than just the Preakness Stakes — they honor a legacy rooted in the vision of one man: Oden Bowie. As governor and...
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Posted January 27th, 2025 ·
Former Jockey Bobby Montano Goes Big with ‘SMALL’
Pound for pound, jockeys are among the world’s most elite athletes. Aboard thousand-pound animals, they hover over a tiny saddle, balancing their weight on their toes while also navigating through...
Pop Culture
Posted January 13th, 2025 ·
Bricks and Mortar: From Adversity Emerged a Champion
The Thoroughbred is known for its athletic prowess and tenacious spirit, qualities that the humblest of claimers or the grandest of champions can show when put to the test. When an injury sends a...
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Posted December 17th, 2024 ·
2024 Horse Lover’s Book and Holiday Gift Guide
It’s that time of the year again! The holidays are right around the corner, which means gift-giving is once again on our minds. To help you shop for horsey friends and family on your list, America...
Pop Culture
Posted November 11th, 2024 ·
The Effortless Greatness of Flightline, a True ‘Once-in-a-Lifetime’ Superstar
Breeder Jane Lyon’s Summer Wind Farm boasts two high-powered producers, mares whose progeny have left their mark on the sport’s history in their own ways. Littleprincessemma, purchased by Lyon when...
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Posted October 21st, 2024 ·
Making the Most of the Moment: A Guide to Visiting Del Mar
Welcome to Del Mar, a charming coastal gem in Southern California known for its breathtaking beaches, vibrant lifestyle, and of course, the historic Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, the home to the 2024...
Events / Travel
Posted October 21st, 2024 ·
On the Cusp: Irad Ortiz Jr. Closing Gap on Mike Smith for Breeders’ Cup Supremacy
Mike Smith stands alone atop the jockey rankings by winners for the Breeders’ Cup, which held its first edition of the World Championships in 1984, and for many years he had no peer.
Racing
Posted October 16th, 2024 ·
Cody’s Wish: Making Dreams Come True at Breeders’ Cup
Once upon a time, there was a boy and a horse, and together, they made magic happen. The bond between humans and horses is a timeless one, brought to life on the page and screen through Alec and...
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Posted October 14th, 2024 ·
