Early voting played a key role in the last presidential election. It may be a factor in the next Grade 1 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve as well. Only in this latest case, rather than pieces of paper, it's all about a flesh and blood equine who stamped himself as a prime candidate for horse racing's most coveted prize.
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Hot Rod Charlie Powers Clear to Win in Dubai, World Cup Next
Hot Rod Charlie ran the locals off their feet in his Meydan Racecourse debut Feb. 4, setting himself up nicely for a start in the Dubai World Cup Sponsored by Emirates Airline seven weeks from now.
2022 Robert B. Lewis Stakes at a Glance
The memory of one of the sport’s finest gentlemen will be honored with Sunday’s edition of the Robert B. Lewis Stakes at Santa Anita Park.
Black History Month: Shining a Spotlight on Notable African American Jockeys
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.
