If you’re new to horse racing, you’ll notice very soon that horses will be assigned different jockeys to ride them often during their careers on the track. Rarely will a horse have the same jockey in the saddle from their first start through their last. The upcoming Travers Stakes held Saturday, Aug.
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2026 Pat O’Brien Stakes at a Glance
West Coast sprinters will flash their speed once again Saturday when a field of 10 will face off in the Pat O’Brien Stakes at Del Mar.
Kentucky Downs, a Turf Oasis and Betting Mecca, Gears Up for 2026 Meet
Another year’s gone by, and the transformation of Kentucky Downs from a quaint countryside turf-only track straddling the Kentucky-Tennessee state line into a regional gaming mecca is complete. This time 12 months ago, a state-of-the-art Vegas-style sports book had just opened, along with a brand-new, plush simulcasting area in the Mint Gaming Hall main building.
P.G. Johnson: Hall of Fame Trainer Renowned for His Horsemanship
Todd Pletcher, winner of a record eight Eclipse Awards as the leading trainer in North America, learned invaluable lessons as a top assistant to the late Hall of Fame member D. Wayne Lukas.
