The fields for the 14 races that comprise the Breeders’ Cup World Championships really begin to come into focus in summer and fall. This regular feature will offer a snapshot profile of one of the previous weekend’s standout stars, usually a Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series winner, and assess their chances to win Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at Del Mar.
Month: June 2025
Visiting and Betting Ellis Park: Tips for Cashing Tickets, and What to Know About the Track
Western Kentucky’s Ellis Park, located in Henderson, has had a resurgence in recent years. The small, rustic track located on the north banks of the Ohio River (on the Indiana side, yet still in Kentucky) has seen field size and purse levels rise after the introduction of historical horse racing machines to the facility as a new, year-round source of gaming revenue in 2012.
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Success Story: Long Awaited Guest Well Worth the Wait
After 15 years of leasing horses, Jenna Stockinger knew exactly what she was looking for in a horse of her own. She wanted a horse who was a kind, capable partner, and one that her sister could enjoy riding and showing, too. The search was slow and thoughtful, but none of the horses quite felt like the one.
Hall of Fame Trainer D. Wayne Lukas Dies at Age 89
Racing Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas, whose life included many different chapters – nearly all of which shaped today’s racing – died June 28 in Louisville, Ky. He was 89.
