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Kaeli Bartholomew
Jan 22
The Factor: A Dazzling & Dominant Racehorse
The Factor at Lane's End Farm. April 2024. The Factor was a standout. Bred in Kentucky by H & W Thoroughbreds, The Factor is from the...
Kaeli Bartholomew
Jan 5
Five Star General Bids Farewell to Racing
Five Star General at Horseshoe Indianapolis 7/6/24 Five Star General has bid farewell to the racetrack. Horse racing fans have had the...
Kaeli Bartholomew
Aug 22, 2024
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...
Kaeli Bartholomew
May 14, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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...
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