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By Brien Bouyea —- OZONE PARK, N.Y. – In the history of thoroughbred racing, there is arguably no story as fascinating as the life led by Jimmy Winkfield. Born in Chilesburg, Kentucky, in 1880, Winkfield began riding horses as a young boy and quickly developed into...

By David Joseph —- Preakness Weekend to Feature 15 Stakes Worth $3.5 Million 148th Preakness (G1), Middle Jewel of Triple Crown, May 20 99th Black-Eyed Susan (G2) for 3YO Fillies on Preakness Eve BALTIMORE – The 148th running of the Preakness Stakes (G1), Middle Jewel of...

By David Joseph —- HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – As trainer Bob Baffert remembers it, the last Tuesday in January 2017 started off with some bad news from South Florida: Arrogate had drawn the rail for the inaugural running of the $12 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) at...

By Joe Kristufek —- Hodges Photograph Geroux Scores 2,000th Career North American Win on Thursday at Fair Grounds · Scintillating sprinter Strobe faces Tulane Tryst in Friday’s feature · Rivelli reports on Two Phil’s plans coming out of bold second in Lecomte New Orleans,...

By David Joseph —- Ryan Thompson Photo HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Ahead of his participation on Saturday’s Pegasus World Cup Day program, international star Frankie Dettori rode Wednesday at Gulfstream Park for the first time since 2020. Dettori set the pace aboard Union Dolly...

By David Joseph —- Proxy; Coady Photgraphy Godolphin Primed for Big Week with Eclipse Awards, Pegasus Day G1 Clark Winner Proxy Becoming ‘Horse We Though He Could Be’ HALLANDALE BEACH, FL — Godolphin LLC can win big even before running its homebred Proxy in the $3 million...

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Exercise rider Daniel Quintero, 19, died as a result of a training accident this morning at Tampa Bay Downs. The entire racetrack community expresses its condolences to his family members and friends. Tampa Bay Downs will observe a moment of...

NTRA Communications —- LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 7, 2023) – The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA), Daily Racing Form, and the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters (NTWAB) today announced the finalists for the 2022 Eclipse Awards, recognizing excellence in...

By Kevin Kilroy —- Photo of Star Guitar: Hodges Photography New Orleans, La (December 9, 2022) – This Saturday, Dec 10 will mark the 32nd edition of Louisiana Champions Day at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots. Beginning in 1991, the best horses, jockeys, and trainers...

By Bob Hill Tracksideview Feature Writer —- Three horses in particular have the chance to become immortal all-time greats on Saturday at Keeneland. Golden Pal tries to win his third Breeders’ Cup race, a fete seldom accomplished. Nest faces an absolutely loaded field in the...