From the beginnings of the sport in the United States, African Americans have made significant contributions to horse racing. African American jockeys dominated the winner’s circle in racing’s first three decades. They were the first black superstar athletes in the United States, and won 15 of the first 28 runnings of the Kentucky Derby. In fact, 13 of 15 jockeys for the inaugural Kentucky Derby in 1875 were African American.
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2022 Holy Bull Stakes Cheat Sheet: Get to Know the Horses
The 2022 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve trail makes its first official stop at Gulfstream Park for the $250,000 Holy Bull Stakes, a race won in previous years by eventual Derby victors Go for Gin and Barbaro.
Byron King’s Derby Dozen for Feb. 2
BloodHorse news editor Byron King presents his latest Derby Dozen for 2022, with a look at his leading contenders for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 7.
Five Takeaways You Need to Know From Pegasus World Cup Weekend
Tom Pedulla presents five key takeaways from Pegasus World Cup day on Jan. 29 at Gulfstream Park:
