On Saturday, the United States of America will celebrate its 250th birthday with festivities aplenty all around the nation including at horse racing venues currently undergoing summer meets – led by the July 4th Racing Festival at Saratoga.
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Halloran’s Book ‘Cody’s Wish’ Honors the Extraordinary Bond Between a Boy and a Racehorse
Racing is a sport made of stories. Behind every horse are the people, the decisions, and the coincidences that bring them to the paddock on race day. From names to silks, the details share a bit of the story with each step toward the starting gate. Every once in a while, the who, what, where, and why transcend a day at the races and touch the hearts of everyone bearing witness. The story of Cody Dorman and Cody’s Wish is one of those.
Podcasts Abound: Racing Welcomes New Conversations, New Approaches
The landscape of horse racing media is undergoing a dynamic transformation as new podcasts capture the attention of both hardcore and casual fans alike. With hosts like race callers and formers jockeys at the helm, these new series are moving beyond traditional race coverage and handicapping by offering exclusive interviews with people within the sport and beyond, connecting racing with pursuits beyond the racetrack.
Notable Celebrity Horse Owners in the Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby is an event for the stars – both equine and human. Making it to the race is a dream of horse owners from all walks of life. For example, former Major League Baseball World Series champion Jayson Werth had a Kentucky Derby starter two years in a row in 2024-'25.
