Three wonderful but very different books have been selected by a panel of industry judges as finalists for the 14th annual Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award, honoring titles published in 2019. These include a unique collaboration of stories told by members of the racing community; an insider’s look at the career of America’s most recent Triple Crown winner; and the roller-coaster life story of a legendary European trainer.
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John Velazquez Featured on ‘The Winner’s Circle’ Sept. 12 Podcast
Featuring America’s Best Racing’s deep roster of talented contributors, including former ESPN SportsCenter weekend anchor now-turned radio personality Bram Weinstein, who serves as the host of “The Winner’s Circle,” and Dan Tordjman, “The Winner’s Circle” presented by NYRA Bets brings together these accomplished racing insiders to share their knowledge, tips, insights, and opinions by offering a unique, weekly pe
Fanticipate Offers Fans Chance to Buy Derby Memorabilia and Give to Charities
Fanticipate, an online marketplace that allows athletes, teams, and leagues to offer unique experiences and items used during an event for fans to bid on before an event, is launching its first auction for the 146th annual Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve. This platform allows fans to own a piece of the action by bidding on items from their favorite competitors before the event takes place. The best part?
Tale of the Tape: Funny Cide vs. Tiz the Law
Tom Pedulla of America’s Best Racing uses a Tale of the Tape to compare and contrast top 3-year-olds Funny Cide, the 2003 Kentucky Derby winner, and Tiz the Law, this year’s huge Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve favorite.
