Charlsie Cantey never sought to break ground as the first female racing broadcaster. She never fancied herself as the pioneering type. It just sort of happened. Cantey was among a handful of women exercising horses in 1975 when Frank Tours, then with the New York Racing Association, asked if she might be interested in appearing regularly on a television show that featured local racing on WOR. The more he asked, the more vehemently she rejected the notion.
Key Takeaways from an Important Kentucky Derby Prep Weekend
America’s Best Racing writer Patrick Reed presents four takeaways from an action-packed weekend highlighted by three 105-point Kentucky Derby prep races: the $400,000 Coolmore Fountain of Youth Stakes at Gulfstream Park; the $300,000
A Place to Celebrate Thoroughbreds: Stable View to Host T.I.P. Championships Again in 2026
The average Thoroughbred has the potential lifespan of 25-35 years. If the horse races from age 2 to 4, he or she then has another 20-30 years beyond that, a whole other lifetime which for some could be spent as a stallion/broodmare or as a paddock pet for a loving owner. Beyond the racetrack or a backyard paddock is the show ring, another venue for the Thoroughbred to show off their athleticism and work ethic in partnership with riders of all ages and levels.
Stars of Yesterday: Looking Back at Best Tampa Bay Derby Winners
The Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve heads south this Saturday to Tampa Bay Downs, which hosts the $400,000, Grade 3 ESMARK Tampa Bay Derby.
