American Pharoah’s beautiful photo on the cover the June 15, 2015, issue of Sports Illustrated marked only the third time a horse has graced the front of that magazine in the last 23 years since the start of the 21st century.
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A Taste of History: The Souvenir Kentucky Derby Glass
After the 1938 Kentucky Derby, the Churchill Downs staff noticed that they were short more than a few water glasses. Fans, it turned out, were stealing the glasses to take home as souvenirs of their big day at the races. The track had an idea: rather than continue to lose glassware to pilfering fans, why not make a special glass they could sell to fans to commemorate the day?
Inside the Eclipse Awards With NTRA Director of Communications Meghan Rodgers
Each January, the leading lights of North American Thoroughbred racing gather to recognize the very best achievements of the previous year in an event that serves as the industry’s equivalent to the Academy Awards.
Last-Minute Gift Ideas for the Sports and Horse Racing Bettor on Your List
If you enjoy betting on the races or you’ve got someone in your life who loves the ponies, what better time to score a winning gift than this holiday season? If you’re like me and you also like betting on other sports, I’ve got a couple of awesome — and timely — gift ideas for you. Betting Books