Sixteen years ago, horse racing was at one of its periodic upticks in national exposure as fans were drawn to the exploits of an unbeaten star racemare based in Southern California, and by the time the 27th Breeders’ Cup World Championships arrived at Churchill Downs, excitement was at a fever pitch.
Aussie rodeo performer dragged halfway around an arena in horror fall reveals devastating injuries
Dayna Rose Bradshaw suffered repeated blows to her head, torn arm tendons and extensive knee damage when her performance at the Mount Isa Rodeo went wrong.
Record-Breaking Manny Franco and His Special Summer at the Spa
With a record-breaking season comes the attention of turf writers, so Manny Franco was not surprised when I came calling for an interview. However, like many riders, he prefers to do his talking on the track. “I’m a little bit shy of big cameras and stuff and talking to the media, but I do it,” Franco laughed. “It’s part of the job.”
Backing an Upset Candidate in 2026 E. P. Taylor Stakes
Fillies and mares will compete for a “Win and You’re In” berth into the Maker’s Mark Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf in Saturday’s Grade 1 E. P. Taylor Stakes going 1 ¼ miles on turf at Woodbine. The E. P.
