Haiti Couleurs wins Irish Grand National
Haiti Couleurs and champion jockey-elect Sean Bowen hold off a strong finish from Any Second Now to claim victory in the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse.
Eight Key Trends You Need to Know Before Betting the 2025 Kentucky Oaks
Which of the many talented fillies taking aim at the 2025 Longines Kentucky Oaks is most likely to visit the winner’s circle May 2 at Churchill Downs? History can guide us toward the answer in this marquee Grade 1 race for 3-year-old fillies. Reviewing the last 20 editions of the Kentucky Oaks reveals eight recurring trends you can use to sort through the contenders:
Bud Delp: A Hall of Famer Remembered as a ‘Super Horse Trainer’
His best horse may have been gray, but for the most part there was no gray area when it came to people’s feelings about trainer Grover Greer “Bud” Delp. The Maryland native was outspoken, irreverent, and controversial. He had a personality that divided people into two separate camps: those who loved him and those who had no use for him. The common ground, though, was respect for his ability as a trainer.
Ten Unforgettable Kentucky Derby Upsets
The Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is not only the most anticipated, most watched Thoroughbred race in the world but an essential part of American sports culture. Memories are made with each run for the roses that over the passage of time become legend, not only to day-to-day followers of horse racing but to the general public.
