Racing Hall of Fame trainer Jack Van Berg passed away on Dec. 27, 2017, at age 81. The Kentucky Derby-winning trainer who ranks fourth all-time in career wins in North America was profiled by America’s Best Racing correspondent Tom Pedulla in 2014. Van Berg reflected on the influence of his father, Marion, on his superstar horse from the 1980s, Alysheba, and on his enduring passion for the sport.
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2025 Kentucky Derby Prospect Profiles: Kentucky Jockey Club Winner First Resort
Welcome to Kentucky Derby Prospect Profiles, where we’ll take a look each week at a recent winner on the Triple Crown trail, usually from the Road to the Kentucky Derby schedule from which the racehorses earn points toward qualifying. The 1 ¼-mile Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve will be held May 3, 2025, at Churchill Downs.
Rattle N Roll Wins Clark Stakes, Adding to Big Year for His Connections
Rattle N Roll rallied four wide to seize the lead in the stretch and then gamely held off Most Wanted 's attempt to fight back late to land a three-quarter-length victory in the $600,000 Grade 2 Clark Stakes presented by Norton Healthcare, a 1 1/8-mile test for 3-year-olds and older on Friday, Nov.
The Story of a Racehorse Named Thanksgiving
Max Hirsch was a titan in the sport. He won the 1934 Travers Stakes with Observant. He trained Bold Venture, winner of the 1936 Kentucky Derby and Preakness. He was well on his way to a Hall of Fame career.
