Kaeli BartholomewMay 1211 minHistory10 Shocking Upsets In Horse RacingThe word “upset” can be defined as “an unexpected result or situation, especially in a sports competition”. Unexpected results happen all...
Kaeli BartholomewMay 98 minKentucky DerbyRich Strike: The Underdog Kentucky Derby Win that Racing NeededThe Kentucky Derby is the most celebrated race in all of American horse racing. It is where the most precocious Thoroughbreds go to make...
Kaeli BartholomewMay 42 minKentucky DerbyKentucky Derby Spotlight: Happy JackKentucky Derby Spotlight: Happy Jack Calumet Farm has bred more Kentucky Derby winners than anyone else. This iconic farm produced 9...
Kaeli BartholomewMay 42 minKentucky DerbyKentucky Derby Spotlight: MessierThere have only been two Kentucky Derby winners bred in Canada: Sunny’s Halo (1983) and Northern Dancer (1964). This year, Messier will...
Kaeli BartholomewMay 32 minKentucky DerbyKentucky Derby Spotlight: TaibaKentucky Derby Spotlight: Taiba Kentucky Derby contender Taiba may be the most inexperienced horse in the race, but he certainly is not...
Kaeli BartholomewMay 32 minKentucky DerbyKentucky Derby Spotlight: Barber RoadKentucky Derby Spotlight: Barber Road Barber Road was bred in Kentucky by Susan Forrester and Judy Curry. He is sired by Race Day, a...
Kaeli BartholomewApr 126 minStallionsCalculator: The Versatile, Gutsy GrayCalculator: Stallion Spotlight Sponsored by Breakway Farm Calculator is one of those horses that racing fans can’t help but love. The...
Kaeli BartholomewMar 305 minBecoming a RacehorseBecoming a Racehorse: What The Fans Don't SeeWhat a visitor sees at the racetrack is just a glimpse into what horse racing really is. They will observe the horses file into the...
Kaeli BartholomewMar 237 minHistoryHastings: The Belmont Stakes Winner with a Fierce TemperHastings was a Thoroughbred revered for his accomplishments on the track and at stud but feared for his formidable temperament. This...
Kaeli BartholomewMar 168 minBal a Bali: A Superstar's Return From LaminitisLaminitis can be a devastating diagnosis for a racehorse. This extremely painful inflammation and damage of the laminae (layers of...
Kaeli BartholomewJan 512 minHistoryHenry of Navarre: A Tale of Triumph & Determination Horse racing saw many great stars during the early 1890s. Among them was a chestnut colt known for his speed, stamina, unwavering...
Andrew HannaJan 47 minHistoryAzucar & The Inaugural Santa Anita HandicapOn February 23rd, 1935, a resounding bugle call signaled the start of the inaugural Santa Anita Handicap. The atmosphere was surreal. In...
Kaeli BartholomewDec 14, 20219 minBreedingCharming Kitten: A Long-Distance Turf StarCharming Kitten: Stallion Overview U.S. horse racing has long been dominated by speedy dirt racing, but turf racing is on the rise, and...
Kaeli BartholomewNov 15, 202111 minHistoryTreasure of the Midwest: Indiana Thoroughbred Horse RacingNestled in the Midwest of the United States is a place where fields of corn and beans stretch as far as the eye can see, a place where...
Kaeli BartholomewOct 18, 20215 minTreasure of the MidwestTreasure of the Midwest: Tony Wolfe, DVMIndiana’s horse racing industry is praised again and again for the people within it - people who love horses and horse racing and wish to...
Kaeli BartholomewOct 12, 20217 minTreasure of the MidwestTreasure of the Midwest: Michael Klingler"Are you excited," I enthusiastically ask Michael when we arrive at the track. "I think I might puke," he responds with a laugh, but in a...
Kaeli BartholomewOct 5, 20218 minTreasure of the MidwestTreasure of the Midwest: Tim GlyshawThere is a story told over and over again in horse racing: someone grows up on the backside of the racetrack or on a Thoroughbred farm...
Kaeli BartholomewSep 27, 20213 minTreasure of the MidwestTreasure of the Midwest: Springcliff FarmThe longevity of horse racing depends on passionate people who wish to see this business thrive. Everyone who makes a living in this...
Kaeli BartholomewSep 20, 20216 minTreasure of the MidwestTreasure of the Midwest: Breakway FarmThose who turn off State Road 50 near Dillsboro, Indiana and head down Racing Lane are met with a beautiful sight. Nestled well back off...
Kaeli BartholomewJun 23, 20219 minTriple CrownWhirlaway vs. Alsab: Two Favorites Compete Two brilliant Thoroughbreds had the hearts of the American people in 1942. One of these horses represented triumph after overcoming...