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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Hoist the Gold Wins Cigar Mile by Daylight, Dornoch Wins Remsen and Life Talk Takes Demoiselle
The well-traveled Hoist the Gold made his first trip to the Big A a successful one with an electrifying performance in the Dec. $500,000 Grade 2 Cigar Mile Handicap.
2023 Matriarch Stakes at a Glance
This Sunday, Del Mar wraps up the fall Bing Crosby meet with its traditional closing-day feature, the $300,000 Matriarch Stakes for fillies and mares on turf.
Ryan Moore Wins Longines World’s Best Jockey Title for Record-Equaling Fourth Time
Ryan Moore easily took the 2023 Longines World’s Best Jockey title, notching his fourth overall victory in the competition. The European-based rider was the inaugural recipient of the Longines World’s Best Jockey Award, which was established in 2014, and he also won in 2016 and 2021. With his win this year, Moore ties Frankie Dettori for the most victories.
