Quiz: Name the 10 champion jump jockeys before Bowen
Before Sean Bowen there were only 10 other champion jump jockeys since 1976 - how many can you name?
Author: News
Podcasts Abound: Racing Welcomes New Conversations, New Approaches
The landscape of horse racing media is undergoing a dynamic transformation as new podcasts capture the attention of both hardcore and casual fans alike. With hosts like race callers and formers jockeys at the helm, these new series are moving beyond traditional race coverage and handicapping by offering exclusive interviews with people within the sport and beyond, connecting racing with pursuits beyond the racetrack.
Smith Remembers Classics Past, Excited for Record-Extending 29th Kentucky Derby Start
In 1984, 17-year-old jockey Mike Smith was given a leg up on Loblolly Stable’s 3-year-old colt Pine Circle by future Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey.
Kentucky Derby Hot Takes: Which Runners Will Surprise?
The Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is the ideal race to form a bold opinion, to take a stand and go against the grain. That’s a key part of the fun in betting the world’s biggest horse race. Plus, taking a contrarian view when betting a race with 20 contenders, plus myriad variables that can lead to an unexpected outcome, can mean massive returns.
