The word “upset” can be defined as “an unexpected result or situation, especially in a sports competition”. Unexpected results happen all...

The Kentucky Derby is the most celebrated race in all of American horse racing. It is where the most precocious Thoroughbreds go to make...

Kentucky Derby Spotlight: Happy Jack Calumet Farm has bred more Kentucky Derby winners than anyone else. This iconic farm produced 9...

There have only been two Kentucky Derby winners bred in Canada: Sunny’s Halo (1983) and Northern Dancer (1964). This year, Messier will...

Kentucky Derby Spotlight: Taiba Kentucky Derby contender Taiba may be the most inexperienced horse in the race, but he certainly is not...

Kentucky Derby Spotlight: Barber Road Barber Road was bred in Kentucky by Susan Forrester and Judy Curry. He is sired by Race Day, a...

Calculator: Stallion Spotlight Sponsored by Breakway Farm Calculator is one of those horses that racing fans can’t help but love. The...

Hastings was a Thoroughbred revered for his accomplishments on the track and at stud but feared for his formidable temperament. This...

Laminitis can be a devastating diagnosis for a racehorse. This extremely painful inflammation and damage of the laminae (layers of...

Horse racing saw many great stars during the early 1890s. Among them was a chestnut colt known for his speed, stamina, unwavering...

On February 23rd, 1935, a resounding bugle call signaled the start of the inaugural Santa Anita Handicap. The atmosphere was surreal. In...

Charming Kitten: Stallion Overview U.S. horse racing has long been dominated by speedy dirt racing, but turf racing is on the rise, and...

Nestled 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...

Indiana’s horse racing industry is praised again and again for the people within it - people who love horses and horse racing and wish to...

"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...

There 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...

The longevity of horse racing depends on passionate people who wish to see this business thrive. Everyone who makes a living in this...

Those who turn off State Road 50 near Dillsboro, Indiana and head down Racing Lane are met with a beautiful sight. Nestled well back off...

Two brilliant Thoroughbreds had the hearts of the American people in 1942. One of these horses represented triumph after overcoming...

They called her “The Beast”. The bay mare was a terror to all rivals who dared face her on the track, whether it was on the dirt or on...