As the son of a jockey-turned-jockey’s agent, Elijah Arroyo moved around quite a bit while growing up, typical for a family working in Thoroughbred racing. When the now 26-year-old began working on the racetrack as a teenager, his first job was in the barn of prominent Southern California-based trainer John Sadler.
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Remembering ‘The Coach’: The Late D. Wayne Lukas Touched Many Lives in Horse Racing and Beyond
At the end of the year, it is typical to remember those we have lost. This was a difficult year in horse racing with the loss of legendary Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas (Sept. 2,1935 – June 28, 2025). He was iconic in so many facets of horse racing and such a character who lived unapologetically with such style.
Finding Their Feet Again: Stable Recovery Expands Its Reach with New Women’s Program
Sometimes, in the darkest moments, light comes from unexpected places: in this case, the early morning light of a barn full of horses.
Women in Racing: Nancy Underwood Dedicated to New York’s Backstretch Community
America’s Best Racing has launched a monthly series to celebrate women in racing, explore the challenges they face in what has been a male-dominated industry, and highlight their achievements. Nancy Underwood was seemingly born to serve. Her parents, Elaine and Anthony Girard, emphasized the importance of community involvement and caring for others in various forms as she grew up in Glens Falls, N.Y.
