Is it your first time attending the local track? Even if you are with someone who knows their way around it can still seem pretty daunting. But fear not, let the Daily Racing Blog provide you with a few basic tips to make your day at the races an enjoyable one: ASK FOR HELP – You won’t find information booths at most tracks, but that … Continue reading A Day At The Races
Today, December 13th is the National Day Of The Horse, and we here at the Daily Racing Blog are celebrating the day by reprinting some of our favorite (famous?) quotes about the animals that bring us so much joy. “I believe that horses bring out the best in us. They demand standards of behavior and levels of kindness that we, as humans, then strive to … Continue reading Equine Words Of Wisdom
Horse racing is a world of its own, and every racing newcomer has a few questions when they first dive into the sport (sometimes even after they’ve been in it for a while!). Here are the answers to 11 questions that perhaps neophytes are too embarrassed to ask. 1. Why are horses scratched from a race? A scratch is when a horse is entered for … Continue reading You May Always Ask Questions
Trainer Max Hirsch was a titan in the sport of horse racing. He won the 1934 Travers Stakes with OBSERVANT. He trained BOLD VENTURE, Winner of the 1936 Kentucky Derby and Preakness. He was well on his way to a Hall of Fame career. In 1934 he had recently become the trainer for the King Ranch, which would soon be one of the most successful … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving
After a long road to recovery spanning over 15 months, 49 year-old jockey Corey Nakatani has officially ridden his last race. Known for his competitive spirit and his will to Win, Nakatani has left an indelible mark on the sport of horse racing including 3,909 total Wins and over $234 million in earnings- ranking 12th on the all-time list. His last ride came in August … Continue reading Aloha Corey
Many of the major United States track owners and racing associations have combined resources in a collaborative effort to bring meaningful improvements to the safety of horses and humans who compete in Thoroughbred racing. At the Keeneland library on November 19th, those industry leaders announced the formation of the Thoroughbred Safety Coalition. The group includes Churchill Downs Inc., the New York Racing Association, The Stronach … Continue reading Making Strides For Safety
Donna Brothers is a former jockey turned NBC broadcaster. Last week she penned a lengthy op-ed piece in response to animal rights activist group P.E.T.A. writing that the organization is “not pro-animals, and they are behaving like a bully.” Ms. Brothers dug into the numbers, such as P.E.T.A.’s high kill rate of animals in its care, and she documented the group’s legal battles over the … Continue reading Donna Takes On P.E.T.A.
If you have been reading the Daily Racing Blog, you are likely already a racing fan, or are fast becoming one, and are quickly on your way to loving the sport. While there are thousands of different reasons why people love the actual sport of horse racing, there are a million reasons they love the equine athletes that make it all possible. Why do we … Continue reading Why We (Still) Love Horse Racing
A towering bronze sculpture of 1973 Triple Crown Winner SECRETARIAT was unveiled October 12th at Keeneland Race Track as part of the 11th annual SECRETARIAT Festival in Lexington. Designed by artist Jocelyn Russell (pictured on left), the statue captures Big Red Winning the 1973 Kentucky Derby under jockey Ron Turcotte. It was temporarily displayed outside the track’s sales pavilion. The statue moved to its permanent location at Old Frankfort … Continue reading G.O.A.T. Statue
The Baltimore Sun reported last week that a multi-party agreement (dependent on legislative change) was reached to keep the Preakness Stakes– the middle jewel of American racing’s Triple Crown, at Pimlico Racecourse in Baltimore for at least the next 30 years. The deal, which relies on an extension of the Racetrack Facilities Renewal Account which is funded by casino revenue, would lead to a new grandstand at … Continue reading Preakness To Remain At Pimlico
