12 Facts about the Travers Stakes
The Travers Stakes is one of the most storied races in horse racing. Held annually at Saratoga Race Course since 1864, this Grade 1 race...
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Kaeli Bartholomew
- May 14
Native Dancer's Male Line Descendants in the Preakness Stakes
Few pedigrees in the modern-day Thoroughbred omit the name “Native Dancer”. This sensation of the 1950s was dominant on the track,...
Kaeli Bartholomew
- Mar 29
Rewind: American Pharoah impresses in the Arkansas Derby
American Pharoah, the 12th winner of the Triple Crown of horse racing, won the Arkansas Derby (G1) en route to the Kentucky Derby in 2015.
Kaeli Bartholomew
- Feb 23
Beyond The Racetrack: Gilbertson and California Chrome OTTB Gelding Thrive as Hunters
In the early to mid-2010s, a brilliant and beautiful chestnut colt named California Chrome took the racing world by storm. This...
Kaeli Bartholomew
- Jan 26
Beyond the Racetrack: Emma Hill and her OTTBs
Emma Hill’s life changed forever when she turned nine years old; her family purchased a horse farm. They were mostly new to the world of...
Kaeli Bartholomew
- Dec 7, 2023
The History of the Belmont Stakes Changing Location
On Wednesday, December 6th, New York Governor Kathy Hochul made the official announcement that the Belmont Stakes will be held at...
Kaeli Bartholomew
- Oct 4, 2023
Greg Justice: Forging a Legacy of Success in Indiana Horse Racing
Tune in to live racing at Horseshoe Indianapolis any day of the week and you will see at least a handful of horses proudly bearing the...
Kaeli Bartholomew
- Sep 29, 2023
The Indiana Advantage: Bruce Murphy Triumphs with ITOBA Sale Horses
With a deep-rooted passion for Thoroughbreds and an unwavering commitment to the sport of horse racing, Bruce Murphy has carved a...
Kaeli Bartholomew
- Sep 11, 2023
Mad Hatter: A Durable & Temperamental Champion
From 1918 to 1924 an eye-catching, temperamental colt named Mad Hatter continuously made headlines for beating the best horses of his time.
Kaeli Bartholomew
- Aug 30, 2023
Racehorses Named After People
There is a story behind every racehorse name, even if that story is as simple as combining the name of the horse's sire and dam. Many...
Kaeli Bartholomew
- Aug 14, 2023
Piedi Bianchi & Expect Indy: Rival Racehorses Become Best Friends
Piedi Bianchi is one of the best racehorses to hail from the Hoosier state. Her exploits on the racetrack garnered a loving fanbase and...
Kaeli Bartholomew
- Jul 19, 2023
Five Memorable Winners of the Coaching Club American Oaks
The Coaching Club American Oaks is a prestigious, Grade 1 race for three-year-old fillies. It is the final jewel in the Triple Tiara, a...
Kaeli Bartholomew
- Jun 30, 2023
Where to Watch Live horse Racing
This guide will help you learn where to watch live horse racing through both free and paid options.
Kaeli Bartholomew
- Jun 30, 2023
How to Find Upcoming Horse Races
This guide will help you find upcoming horse races, both stakes and non-stakes, at every track in the United States.
Kaeli Bartholomew
- Mar 20, 2023
Amanda Lee: Fulfilling Childhood Dreams Through Art
The horse racing bug finds a way to bite people even far removed from a track. This was the case for Amanda Lee, who grew up in a state...
Kaeli Bartholomew
- Mar 13, 2023
Finnick the Fierce: Winning Hearts On and Off the Track
Finnick the Fierce tugged at the heartstrings of horse racing fans while on the road to the 2020 Kentucky Derby. On his left side,...
Kaeli Bartholomew
- Mar 3, 2023
Union Rags: The Horse That Changed My Life
Today, March 3rd, is the birthday of the horse that changed my life. Union Rags was the first racehorse I followed. I was eleven when he...
Kaeli Bartholomew
- Jan 26, 2023
Caleb's Posse: Last to First in the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile
The Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile has been won by many of the finest horses in this sport; Goldencents, Knicks Go, City of Light, and Life is...
Kaeli Bartholomew
- Dec 8, 2022
Charles Howard & Seabiscuit: Marketing An American hero
Seabiscuit came along exactly when the American people needed him to. He was foaled at Claiborne Farm in 1933 - the midst of the Great...
Kaeli Bartholomew
- Nov 30, 2022
Lost In The Fog: Brilliance Gone Too Soon
Lost in the Fog possessed the heart of a lion. He was one of the horses that remind you of what racing was like in the days long past....
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