For decades, horse trainers have worked hard to ensure that their best 3-year-old Thoroughbreds are ready to deliver peak performances on the first Saturday in May, the annual date of the Grade 1 Kentucky Derby at historic Churchill Downs. But due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Churchill Downs announced on Saint Patrick’s Day that the 2020 Kentucky Derby will be postponed from May 2nd and moved … Continue reading Displaced Derby
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic Churchill Downs Inc. will make an announcement at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday in regard to the timing of the 2020 Kentucky Derby. Currently the Run For The Roses is scheduled for May 2nd. The Derby has always been a time-sensitive event given that it is restricted to 3-year-olds and begins the prestigious Triple Crown series. There has been much speculation after a … Continue reading May Kentucky Derby In Jeopardy?
Monday, Fun-Day. Test your general horse racing knowledge with this quick quiz on The Sport Of Kings. 1. What is the name of the area where horses and jockeys prepare for each race? A. Saddling Circle B. Paddock C. Jock Walk 2. What’s the name of the area in front of the grandstand where fans watch races? A. Apron B. Smock C. Bonnet 3. What’s … Continue reading Horse Knowledge & Sense
A.P. INDY was seemingly born to greatness. He was sired by Triple Crown Winner SEATTLE SLEW. His successful dam (mother), WEEKEND SURPRISE, was no surprise to anyone as she was sired by SECRETARIAT, another Triple Crown Champion. Ambitious, wealthy owners pay massive sums for such regal bloodlines, so it was no surprise that Japanese owner Tomonori Tsurumaki went to $2.9 million before the auctioneer’s hammer … Continue reading Remembering A. P. Indy
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 Kentucky Derby‘s. In fact, 13 of 15 jockeys at the inaugural Kentucky Derby in 1875 were … Continue reading African American Jockeys
Happy (out of the gate) Monday from the Daily Racing Blog. Here are a few morsels of equine trivia to help you along to Post Time on Friday. Average height of a racehorse: 16.1 hands at withers (1 hand = 4 inches) Average weight of a racehorse: 1,000 pounds Average speed of a racehorse: 40 mph Colors of horses recognized by The Jockey Club: Bay … Continue reading Thoroughbred Fun Facts
CUPID is an American Thoroughbred racehorse foaled May 19, 2013. He Won multiple Graded Stakes races despite several interruptions to his training. At age three, he was a leading contender for the 2016 Kentucky Derby until he developed a breathing problem and missed the race. After an eight-month layoff, he returned in May 2017 to Win the Grade I Gold Cup at Santa Anita. He … Continue reading Cupid
It’s never too early to start thinking about horse racing’s Triple Crown. So let’s get in the right frame of mind with some TC Trivia: What races make up the Triple Crown ? A. Kentucky Derby, Haskell Invitational, Preakness B. Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, Belmont Stakes C. Kentucky Derby, Florida Derby, Belmont Stakes Who was the most recent Triple Crown Winner ? A. JUSTIFY B. … Continue reading Triple Crown Trivia
His resume already includes Wins in the Kentucky Derby (G1), Belmont Stakes (G1) and Breeders’ Cup. He has an Eclipse Award as champion jockey and a plaque in the National Museum of Racing’s Hall of Fame, but Edgar Prado still has one item on his bucket list to check off. Prado, 52, currently sits with 7,047 career Victories, second-most among active riders behind Perry Wayne Ouzts … Continue reading Edgar Prado Rides On
He was orphaned as a young boy in London. Wounded by German artillery in World War II. Employed by Santa Anita Park since 1961. His name is John Shear, and he is the track’s beloved Paddock Captain. John will celebrate his 99th birthday between races with family, friends and co-workers this Friday, January 17th. A former exercise rider, groom and assistant trainer who had originally … Continue reading 99 Years Young
