Historians will note that a Gotham Stakes winner has not captured the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve since the immortal Secretariat in 1973.
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Perseverance Made Sylvia Bishop a Racing Pioneer: ‘I Knew What I Wanted to Do’
Sylvia Rideoutt Bishop did not set out to become the first black woman licensed to train racehorses in the United States. Horses were a part of her, and she wanted to make her living training them. Her perseverance not only made her a pioneer, but it also sparked a legacy of generations that followed her into the game, ensuring that her name would live on long beyond her days on the racetrack. For the Love of the Horse
Racing’s Great Rivalries: Curlin, Hard Spun, and Street Sense
Curlin would have been a great star regardless of when he was born. He was that good.
Seven Standout Racehorses, Six Elite Trainers Among Racing Hall of Fame Finalists for 2026
Seven racehorses and six trainers account for the 13 finalists that will comprise the National Museum of Racing’s 2026 Hall of Fame ballot, as chosen by the Museum’s Hall of Fame Nominating Committee.
