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Author’s Passion for Racing, Mark Twain Led to Two Aptly Named Thoroughbreds

News — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:11:17 +0000

Mark Twain was one of the country’s first great turf writers. Well, sort of. In November 1865, in “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County,” Twain offered rare insight into a horseplayer’s mindset when he wrote about a compulsive gambler named Jim Smiley: “If there was a horse race, you’d find him flush, or you’d find him busted.”

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How to Throw the Ultimate Breeders’ Cup Party

News — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Not one of the lucky 45,000 people attending the Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland this year? Don’t worry—there are still plenty of ways to have an amazing Breeders’ Cup experience at home. We’ve put together this guide with ways to decorate, celebrate, and venerate the best Thoroughbreds currently competing in horse racing. With our help, party planning will be a breeze and you’ll be able to enjoy the World Championships races from home and in style.

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Elliott Walden, Andie Biancone Part of ‘The Good Life Podcast’

News — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:46:17 +0000

Elliott Walden, former CEO and racing manager of WinStar Farm, has teamed with an all-star roster of sports and broadcasting figures to launch a new show: “The Good Life Podcast.” Co-hosted by Tom Leach, the iconic “Voice of the Wildcats,” Jeff Sheppard, former University of Kentucky basketball standout and father of NBA star Reed Sheppard, and Andie Biancone from NBC Sports, the podcast intersects the worlds of horse racing, mainstream sports, faith, and business. The first episode of the weekly podcast was released on Thursday.

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Hoops Meets Horsepower With Breeders’ Futurity Entrant Coach Pope

News — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:04:56 +0000

More than one Coach Pope could be in Keeneland’s saddling paddock for the $650,000 Claiborne Breeders’ Futurity on Saturday.

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The Book I Never Intended to Write: How a Tribute to Garrett Gomez Became ‘Garrett’s Gift’

News — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000

As the 10th anniversary of Garrett Gomez's death approached, I found myself watching the 2010 Breeders' Cup Classic again. Like every racing fan, I knew what was coming. Blame would turn for home with Garrett quietly waiting. Zenyatta would launch the breathtaking rally that had become her trademark. Trevor Denman's call would rise with the drama unfolding before him, and in one of the sport's most unforgettable finishes, Blame would hold on by a head, handing the great mare the only defeat of her remarkable career.

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Semifinalists Announced for 2025 Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award

News — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:08:11 +0000

The Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award has selected six semifinalists in the competition that annually recognizes excellence in Thoroughbred sport literature. These titles, published in 2025, include three nonfiction historical studies from racing’s earliest years, a fictional pre-Civil War saga of racing and race in Mississippi, a deeply reported investigation of recent high-profile racing drug violations and the evolution of federal horse safety regulation, and a coffee table tome that profiles nearly 100 American racetracks, past and present.

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‘A Life’s Calling’: Durkin Shares Stories of a Legendary Career in the Announcer’s Booth

News — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000

“Rachel Alexandra raises the rafters here at the Spa!” “And here he is, the unconquerable, the invincible, the unbeatable Cigar!” “They’re coming down to the finish, and it’s all Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!”

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‘Where the Turf Meets the Surf’ and Stars Come Out to Play: Del Mar’s Hollywood Connection

News — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000

The Del Mar Turf Club has built its reputation on the equine celebrities that have graced this seaside racetrack since its 1937 opening, with names like Seabiscuit, American Pharoah, and Zenyatta among the winners of its

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Jockey Moya, Trainer Margotta Release Documentary on Shared Search for Redemption

News — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:07:35 +0000

Over the years, we’ve seen plenty of horse racing stories adapted to the big screen. But there’s perhaps never been a more raw or authentic look into the personal lives of a jockey and trainer than the film “Brother: A Story of Recovery,” which was released last Friday.

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Why New York Knicks Fans Should Go to Saratoga This Summer

News — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:41:32 +0000

The wait – although “wait” doesn’t do 53 years justice – is over. Five boroughs and at least 5 million fans are currently on cloud nine after the New York Knicks won their first NBA championship since 1973 with a five-game decision over the San Antonio Spurs last month. Even following perhaps the biggest victory parade in pro sports history, the celebration for Knicks fans will not, and should not, end anytime soon. And what better way to keep the party going than at Saratoga?

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