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Henry 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...

Kaeli Bartholomew
Jan 5, 2022


Azucar & The Inaugural Santa Anita Handicap
On February 23rd, 1935, a resounding bugle call signaled the start of the inaugural Santa Anita Handicap. The atmosphere was surreal. In...
Andrew Hanna
Jan 4, 2022


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

Kaeli Bartholomew
Dec 14, 2021


Treasure of the Midwest: Indiana Thoroughbred Horse Racing
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...

Kaeli Bartholomew
Nov 15, 2021


Treasure of the Midwest: Tony Wolfe, DVM
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...

Kaeli Bartholomew
Oct 18, 2021


Treasure 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 Bartholomew
Oct 12, 2021


Treasure of the Midwest: Tim Glyshaw
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...

Kaeli Bartholomew
Oct 5, 2021


Treasure of the Midwest: Springcliff Farm
The longevity of horse racing depends on passionate people who wish to see this business thrive. Everyone who makes a living in this...

Kaeli Bartholomew
Sep 27, 2021


Treasure of the Midwest: Breakway Farm
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...

Kaeli Bartholomew
Sep 20, 2021


Whirlaway 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...

Kaeli Bartholomew
Jun 23, 2021


Lady Fog Horn: The Indiana-Bred Beast
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...

Kaeli Bartholomew
Jun 7, 2021


Treasure of the Midwest Promo #1 Launch
Indiana's Thoroughbred industry may not be as well-known as the industry down in Kentucky, but that doesn't mean the Hoosier state's...

Kaeli Bartholomew
May 25, 2021


Three Generations Of Great: Starting Something Special
The long history of the Kentucky Derby is woven with colors: the cascade of red roses over a winner’s shoulders, the rainbow of carefully...

Jennifer Kelly
Apr 30, 2021


Three Generations of Great: Speed & Stamina Where It Counts
Few sights in American sports are as iconic as the final stretch run of the Kentucky Derby. As the field rounds that final turn, the...

Jennifer Kelly
Apr 29, 2021


Piedi Bianchi: Making Indiana Proud
There was always something special about Piedi Bianchi - everyone could see it from the moment she was born for breeders Deann & Greg...

Kaeli Bartholomew
Apr 13, 2021


Champions of the Track Announces New Project "Treasure of the Midwest"
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kaeli Bartholomew Champions of the Track championsofthetrack@gmail.com Champions of the Track Announces Media...

Kaeli Bartholomew
Apr 1, 2021


10 Fun Facts About The Florida Derby
The Florida Derby is one of the most recognized races in the sport of horse racing - many of racing’s best horses have come through this...

Kaeli Bartholomew
Mar 27, 2021


Learn the Power of Group Ownership in Horse Racing with Free Webinar (Press Release)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Indiana Thoroughbred Alliance Martinsville, Indiana http://www.indianatb.org/ Learn the Power of Group Ownership in...

Indiana Thoroughbred Alliance
Mar 19, 2021


Fun Facts About Oscar Performance
Oscar Performance was a brilliant racehorse known for his multiple Grade 1 wins on the turf. Get to know this Mill Ridge Farm based...

Kaeli Bartholomew
Mar 11, 2021


Donerail: The 91-1 Longshot Kentucky Derby Winner
Louisville, KY - May 10, 1913: 8 horses and their jockeys parade before a record crowd of 30,000 people at Churchill Downs. Most of those...

Kaeli Bartholomew
Mar 9, 2021
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