Stories | Champions of the Track

Aug 22

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...

Native Dancer's Male Line Descendants in the Preakness Stakes

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,...

Rewind: American Pharoah impresses in the Arkansas Derby

Kaeli Bartholomew

Mar 29

Triple Crown

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.

Beyond The Racetrack: Gilbertson and California Chrome OTTB Gelding Thrive as Hunters

Kaeli Bartholomew

Feb 23

OTTB

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...

Beyond the Racetrack: Emma Hill and her OTTBs

Kaeli Bartholomew

Jan 26

OTTB

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...

The History of the Belmont Stakes Changing Location

Kaeli Bartholomew

Dec 7, 2023

Triple Crown

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...

Greg Justice: Forging a Legacy of Success in Indiana Horse Racing

Kaeli Bartholomew

Oct 4, 2023

Regional Racing

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...

The Indiana Advantage: Bruce Murphy Triumphs with ITOBA Sale Horses

Kaeli Bartholomew

Sep 29, 2023

Racing's People

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...

Mad Hatter: A Durable & Temperamental Champion

Kaeli Bartholomew

Sep 11, 2023

History

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

Behind The Name

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...

Piedi Bianchi & Expect Indy: Rival Racehorses Become Best Friends

Kaeli Bartholomew

Aug 14, 2023

Inspiring Stories

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...

Five Memorable Winners of the Coaching Club American Oaks

Kaeli Bartholomew

Jul 19, 2023

History

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

Learn Horse Racing

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

Learn Horse Racing

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.

Amanda Lee: Fulfilling Childhood Dreams Through Art

Kaeli Bartholomew

Mar 20, 2023

Racing's People

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...

Finnick the Fierce: Winning Hearts On and Off the Track

Kaeli Bartholomew

Mar 13, 2023

OTTB

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,...

Union Rags: The Horse That Changed My Life

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...

Caleb's Posse: Last to First in the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile

Kaeli Bartholomew

Jan 26, 2023

Breeders' Cup

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...

Charles Howard & Seabiscuit: Marketing An American hero

Kaeli Bartholomew

Dec 8, 2022

History

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...

Lost In The Fog: Brilliance Gone Too Soon

Kaeli Bartholomew

Nov 30, 2022

History

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....