Not every talented racehorse winds up competing in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve at Churchill Downs. There are many reasons why. Some horses mature too soon, or too late, to compete on the first Saturday in May. Others prefer to race at a different distance or surface than the Kentucky Derby’s 1 1/4 miles on dirt.
Category: Horse Racing News
Second Careers, First-Place Finishes: Your 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover Winners
The last week was all about retired racehorses at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky. with 10 champions crowned on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Retired Racehorse Project’s Thoroughbred Makeover presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America.
The Jockey Club Announces 2026 T.I.P. Non-Competition Award Winners and Honorees
The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.) today announced the recipients and honorees of its two non-competition awards, the T.I.P. Thoroughbred of the Year Award and the T.I.P. Young Rider of the Year Award, for 2026.
How to Throw the Ultimate Breeders’ Cup Party
Not one of the lucky 45,000 people attending the Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland this year? Don’t worry—there are still plenty of ways to have an amazing Breeders’ Cup experience at home. We’ve put together this guide with ways to decorate, celebrate, and venerate the best Thoroughbreds currently competing in horse racing. With our help, party planning will be a breeze and you’ll be able to enjoy the World Championships races from home and in style.
