When it comes to the future, Jodie Vella-Gregory understands the assignment. “If we’re not focusing on the next generation, then we’re not focusing on the industry,” said Vella-Gregory, vice president of industry relations of 1/ST RACING & GAMING. “We constantly are talking about how we need people to be involved in racing in the industry and what better way than to organically do that from the beginning?”
2026 Oaklawn Handicap at a Glance
The 2026 Oaklawn Handicap feels like a throwback race to a bygone era in sport where true horse racing heavyweights of the handicap/older male division would meet regularly in marquee stakes across the country.
2026 Oaklawn Handicap at a Glance
The 2026 Oaklawn Handicap feels like a throwback race to a bygone era in sport where true horse racing heavyweights of the handicap/older male division would meet regularly in marquee stakes across the country.
2026 Kentucky Derby Prospect Profiles: Wood Memorial Stakes Winner Albus
Welcome to Kentucky Derby Prospect Profiles, where we take a look each week at a recent winner on the Road to the Derby schedule with races offering qualifying points for the 1 ¼-mile classic May 2, 2026, at Churchill Downs.
