Stories | Champions of the Track

Jun 7, 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

May 25, 2021

Treasure of the Midwest

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...

Three Generations Of Great: Starting Something Special

Apr 30, 2021

History

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...

Three Generations of Great: Speed & Stamina Where It Counts

Apr 29, 2021

History

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...

Kaeli Bartholomew

Apr 13, 2021

Treasure of the Midwest

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...

Champions of the Track Announces New Project "Treasure of the Midwest"

Kaeli Bartholomew

Apr 1, 2021

Treasure of the Midwest

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

Mar 27, 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...

Learn the Power of Group Ownership in Horse Racing with Free Webinar (Press Release)

Indiana Thoroughbred Alliance

Mar 19, 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...

Kaeli Bartholomew

Mar 11, 2021

Breeders' Cup

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...

Donerail: The 91-1 Longshot Kentucky Derby Winner

Kaeli Bartholomew

Mar 9, 2021

History

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...

Omar Khayyam: First Foreign Horse To Win The Kentucky Derby

Kaeli Bartholomew

Feb 28, 2021

History

Omar Khayyam: First Foreign Horse To Win The Kentucky Derby

During World War I, much of Europe’s bloodstock was being exported to the United States. It was an era that shaped not only our breeding...

Knicks Go: From 10 Race Losing Streak to Superstar Status

Kaeli Bartholomew

Feb 19, 2021

Breeders' Cup

Knicks Go: From 10 Race Losing Streak to Superstar Status

There was a moment in time where Knicks Go looked like a potential Kentucky Derby winner. The gorgeous dark grey colt stamped his name in...

Kaeli Bartholomew

Feb 19, 2021

Triple Crown

#FanFriday: Jennifer Kelly

Horse racing has a way of bringing people together. The special beauty and thrill of this sport attracts people of all different ages and...

Stone Street: Slowest Kentucky Derby Winner

Kaeli Bartholomew

Feb 16, 2021

History

Stone Street: Slowest Kentucky Derby Winner

People love to hear the stories of the best horses and people to ever compete in the sport of horse racing. The tales of their incredible...

Elmhurst: Love & Patience Defies All Odds

Kaeli Bartholomew

Feb 14, 2021

Breeders' Cup

Elmhurst: Love & Patience Defies All Odds

Horse racing is all about defying the odds. The stories we cherish most are about the horses and people who found success even when the...

Visit Horse Country: The Mill Ridge Experience

Kaeli Bartholomew

Feb 9, 2021

Experiences

Visit Horse Country: The Mill Ridge Experience

In November 2020, the Champions of the Track team loaded up our car for a quick, two-day trip to Lexington, Kentucky. We hadn’t been to...

Authentic: The Horse That Made Dreams Come True

Kaeli Bartholomew

Jan 31, 2021

Eclipse Award Winners

Authentic: The Horse That Made Dreams Come True

Who could forget the first time Authentic was seen in graded stakes company? The tall, leggy son of Into Mischief looked like a real...

Kaeli Bartholomew

Jan 19, 2021

Tiz the Law: A New York Hero

From the very moment that Tiz the Law broke his maiden in his debut at Saratoga, it was clear that he was going to be something special....

Ben Brush: The First Horse To "Wear The Roses"

Kaeli Bartholomew

Jan 15, 2021

Eclipse Award Winners

Ben Brush: The First Horse To "Wear The Roses"

Every Kentucky Derby is special, but Ben Brush's Kentucky Derby win in 1896 was even more special than most. His victory marked the first...

Thank You Lexington & Horse Country For My Love Of Horse Racing

Dec 19, 2020

Experiences

Thank You Lexington & Horse Country For My Love Of Horse Racing

To start - my experience with horses is very limited. It’s very likely that if not for my oldest daughter being completely infatuated...