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Racehorse Travels From Australia, to China, To Heart of 11-Year Old Girl
Racehorses often travel far and wide during their careers. In the case of Manhattan Striker, it was from Australia, to China, to the...
Kaeli Bartholomew
Jul 2, 2019
Accelerate: 2018's Champion Older Horse
Accelerate stood stoically before a small crowd of fans, his chestnut coat gleaming under Kentucky's summer sun. A camera clicks and he...
Kaeli Bartholomew
Jun 30, 2019
Equipoise: The Chocolate Soldier
Looking at Equipoise was like looking at a reflection of the American people. He was small, unimpressive at first, and prone to injury....
Kaeli Bartholomew
Jun 29, 2019
Seeing Secretariat
Secretariat was a horse with an emotional impact on countless individuals. His celebrity status was human-like during 1973 and for many...
Kaeli Bartholomew
Jun 28, 2019
13 Facts about the 13 Triple Crown Winners
1. Sir Barton had thin hoof walls and tender feet. It was difficult to get nails to stay in his hoof and he had to wear a piece of piano...
Kaeli Bartholomew
Jun 27, 2019
War Front: A Powerful Force In Horse Racing
If you visit Claiborne Farm, you will have the opportunity to take a picture with $80 million in the form of a horse named War Front. ...
Kaeli Bartholomew
Jun 26, 2019
New Film Born To Rein Tells Stories of Nebraska's Great Horsemen
History keeps our country moving. Tales of our nation’s beginning are told in schools to ensure that children understand where our...
Kaeli Bartholomew
Jun 24, 2019
In The Press: Quality Road
“Watching the replay it looked awesome, it felt awesome. It was just awesome. Down the lane I wanted to make sure I encouraged him to...
Kaeli Bartholomew
Jun 22, 2019
My Experience at See Rachel Day
Rachel Alexandra is one of the greatest fillies to ever race. Her steep race record included wins in the 2009 Gr.1 Kentucky Oaks &...
Kaeli Bartholomew
Jun 21, 2019
Hollywood in Horse Racing: Bing Crosby
Bing Crosby is a name recognizable to anyone with an interest in movies or music, especially that of years past. His life was one...
Kaeli Bartholomew
Jun 19, 2019
Blame: A Horse Full Of Heart
Claiborne Farm is known for their ability to produce outstanding racehorses. Among their many success stories is the one of Blame. Blame...
Kaeli Bartholomew
Jun 19, 2019
10 Facts About Bold Ruler
1. Bold Ruler is apart of a three-generation Preakness Stakes winning chain. He won the Preakness in 1957, his son Secretariat won it in...
Kaeli Bartholomew
Jun 18, 2019
My Experience at Downs After Dark - The Big Easy
I had yet to check Churchill Downs’ event calendar when I booked my AirBnb for last weekend. I was pleasantly surprised when I found out...
Kaeli Bartholomew
Jun 17, 2019
American Pharoah's Foals So Far
It has been years since horse racing has seen a Triple Crown winner’s first crop of foals hit the racetrack. On January 1st, 2019,...
Kaeli Bartholomew
Jun 14, 2019
StableDuel Brings Fantasy Sports to Horse Racing
Fantasy sports have been a huge part of American sports culture for a very long time. Allowing fans, or even professional sports bettors,...
Kaeli Bartholomew
Jun 12, 2019
Author Jennifer Kelly Preserves History of Sir Barton on 100th Anniversary of 1st Triple Crown
Jennifer Kelly has quickly begun to make a name for herself in the world of horse racing. She has been traveling from her home state of...
Kaeli Bartholomew
Jun 11, 2019
In The Press: Mendelssohn
“He looked like what he ought to look like - a very, very well-made yearling. Beautiful balance. Beautiful strong hind quarters. Good...
Kaeli Bartholomew
Jun 10, 2019
The Sons of A.P. Indy Are Passing Down His Influence
A.P. Indy is a sort of royal being in the horse racing industry. His pedigree is legendary: he is sired by Seattle Slew and is out the...
Kaeli Bartholomew
Jun 8, 2019
10 Facts About the Belmont Stakes
1. The Belmont Stakes is the oldest of the three Triple Crown races. It was first run in 1867 at Jerome Park. 2. A filly named Ruthless...
Kaeli Bartholomew
Jun 6, 2019
The New Generation: Leila Elliott - Photographer, Journalist, and future Vet Tech
We are many years past the 1970s when horse racing was booming in the United States. Those who enjoyed the decade of racing that saw...
Kaeli Bartholomew
Jun 5, 2019
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