The stairs to this historic haven are steep, but at the top lie treasures, reminders of bygone days that feel as fresh as the grass outside the century-old farmhouse. Within the labyrinth of tables, bins, and boxes are snapshots of the history of a sport, evidence of the Pons family’s front-row seat for the names and events that shaped racing in the first half of the 20th century.
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SLIDESHOW: Incredible Atmosphere, Competition at Saratoga for Travers
Idyllic Saratoga Race Course in upstate New York is a top summer destination for horse racing fans and sports lovers in general as one of the iconic sporting venues in the United States.
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Success Story: The Long Road Home
Lora Eike was familiar with Caribbean Thoroughbred Aftercare (CTA) as she had previously adopted a 2009 gelding named Crafty Noble in 2019. In 2022, Eike was enlisted to help a friend find an off-the-track Thoroughbred, so she reached out to Kelley Stobie, co-founder, secretary, and executive director of CTA.
Travers Stakes Diary: Inside Scoop on Thorpedo Anna With 74-Year-Old Exercise Rider Danny Ramsey
As Thorpedo Anna attempts to make history Saturday by becoming the eighth filly to win the DraftKings Travers Stakes and the first since Lady Rotha in 1915, America’s Best Racing sought insight from Danny Ramsey, her ageless 74-year-old exercise rider. Ramsey discussed her historic bid – and some keys to living long and well – in a diary written with Tom Pedulla.
