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By Bailey Gallison —- ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (June 27, 2018) – Arlington International Racecourse is proud to once again host its spectacular Fireworks Day extravaganza featuring live racing with a special first post at 4:15 pm, entertainment, and Independence Day...

By Mike Henry —- Lisa (Misiewicz) Henry, 59, died suddenly Friday. A jockey from 1980-1990, she was married to Tampa Bay Downs employee William Henry, also a former rider. She rode 100 winners in 1981 and finished her 10-year career with 508 victories, according to...

By Darren Rogers —- LOUISVILLE, KY (Thursday, June 14, 2018) – Churchill Downs Racetrack today unveiled the official Kentucky Derby 145 logo. Featuring racing Thoroughbreds, the logo brings to life the thrill of the most exciting two minutes in sports. The 145th running of...

By Pat McKenna —- ELMONT, N.Y. – Saturday’s blockbuster Belmont Stakes Day card, highlighted by Justify’s Triple Crown triumph, generated all-sources handle of $137,954,895, the second-highest one-day handle in NYRA history behind Belmont Stakes Day in...

By Darren Rogers —- Justify; Coady Photography LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Monday, May 28, 2018) – Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert arrived in Louisville on Sunday to watch his undefeated Kentucky Derby (Grade I) and Preakness (GI) winner Justify gallop 1 ½ miles Monday morning at...

By Matt Pappis Tacksideview Staff Writer —- PIMLICO Post Time: Post Time: ( 2:39)/ 1:39/12:39/11:39 Race 7) Grade III Miss Preakness Almond Rocco (8): Toss her last on turf and she would be coming into this with two dominating efforts and the one to beat. She has a great...

By Amy Owens —- Keeneland September Yearling Sale Graduates Justify, Good Magic Run 1-2 in 144th Kentucky Derby 11,099 Fans Celebrate Derby Day at Keeneland LEXINGTON, KY (May 5, 2018) – Undefeated Justify, who sold for $500,000 at Keeneland’s 2016 September Yearling Sale,...

By Amy Owens —- Graduates Justify, Mendelssohn and Magnum Moon are early favorites LEXINGTON, KY (May 1, 2018) – Horses sold at Keeneland’s 2016 September Yearling Sale – led by $3 million sale topper Mendelssohn, winner of the 2017 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (G1) and UAE...

By Amy Owens —- Monomoy Girl; Photos provided by Keeneland Central Bank Ashland Winner Monomoy Girl among Eight Keeneland Sales Alumni Entered in $1 Million Kentucky Oaks Monomoy Girl is 2-1 morning-line favorite LEXINGTON, KY (April 30, 2018) – Monomoy Girl, who won...

By Amy Gregory —- LEXINGTON, KY (April 27, 2018) – Keeneland closed its 2018 Spring Meet on Friday with near-record all-sources wagering on Keeneland of more than $157 million, highlighted by an all-time single-day handle record on Toyota Blue Grass Day and driven by full...