There is a lot to root for in horse racing. There are the horses, naturally, and they rightfully command the most attention as the main attraction. But each racehorse has an entire village behind it, and many of the people who help get a racehorse to the winner’s circle have become stars in their own right. Passionate and driven jockeys, cerebral and clever trainers, brash and colorful owners; horse racing has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to big personalities.
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Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage for Feb. 13-15
Horse racing action on the road to the May 1 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve continues, with three qualifying points prep races scheduled over the holiday weekend that extends to Presidents’ Day on Monday, Feb. 15.
Cute Foals of the Week for Feb. 8
Thoroughbreds in North America all celebrate their birthdays on Jan. 1, so as soon as the New Year rolls around, so does “foaling season” – that magical time that lasts from the beginning of January through the late spring when racehorse babies are born.
Trainer Harold Wyner Talks Moving to U.S., Derby Trail With Capo Kane
Tom Pedulla is interviewing prominent owners, trainers and jockeys for America’s Best Racing as they travel the Road to the 147th Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 1 at Churchill Downs.
