Nicholas Philip Zito is the epitome of a New York based trainer.  Born in NYC in 1948 he grew up near Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens, New York and went to the track with his father starting when he was about nine years old.  There were rules in place at the time which prevented him from entering the grounds so he’d spend the day with a security … Continue reading Nick Has A Knack

In the spring of 1973 Helen“Penny” Chenery  set sail on a voyage with a strapping reddish racehorse.  Little did she know then that their names would be forever inseparable.  This intertwined identity lasted 44 years, from the time SECRETARIAT was ordained by the racing gods in 73′ until Penny passed away at age 95 in 2017.  The magic has resonated more than a quarter-century after the … Continue reading Pretty Penny

One of the most brilliant fillies of the 20th century, RUFFIAN was a two-time Eclipse Award winner and undefeated in 10 career starts until tragically breaking down in a match race with Kentucky Derby winner FOOLISH PLEASURE. In 1974, 2-year-old RUFFIAN won all five of her races.  After breaking her maiden with a 15-length win in her career debut, Ruffian equaled the Belmont Park track record … Continue reading One Fine Filly

Formally established in 1872, Fair Grounds Race Course is the third-oldest racetrack in North America. Live racing at the historic New Orleans venue was conducted as early as 1852 when pre-Civil War Louisiana was considered the Southern center of competitive Thoroughbred Racing. Located only minutes from the famed French Quarter, the track is situated on 145 acres and features a one-mile dirt course and seven-furlong turf course. The Fair … Continue reading The Fairgrounds

After Rosie Napravnik rode UNTAPABLE to victory in the 2014 Breeders’ Cup Distaff, she made a stunning announcement on national television.  She was seven weeks pregnant.  She was retiring. Since 2005 Rosie had worked diligently to build her career in this male dominated job market.  She had finally become a go-to jockey for many prominent trainers.  She had been the leading rider at Fair Grounds every … Continue reading Rosie Was Riveting

Most thoroughbred racing fans remember Victor Espinoza as the always smiling, effervescent jockey who in 2015 rode AMERICAN PHAROAH to victories in the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness, and the Belmont Stakes, becoming the first horse in 37 years to win the Triple Crown. But not much has been heard from him since the world-renowned jockey was involved in a horrible accident back on July 22nd at Del Mar race track that left his horse … Continue reading Dangerous Game

It was a great weekend of racing at legendary Churchill Downs, and the rain managed to hold off to make the track conditions Fast & Firm.  There was Value to be had and we at DRB hope you got yours.  Here are the results of Saturday’s races. Filly & Mare Sprint:  SHAMROCK ROSE, who came into the race off of a victory in the Grade 2 Raven Run last month … Continue reading Breeders’ Cup Results From Saturday

Okay Breeders’ Cup fans, here are the line-ups for Saturday’s races.  There are two non-BC events to begin the card, which has a first race Post Time of 10:45.   Race 3:  Filly & Mare Sprint (12 p.m.)The Bob Baffert trained MARLEY’S FREEDOM with Mike Smith aboard, looks like the one to beat going seven furlongs.  SELCOURT is another interesting one from California. She’s won three straight but hasn’t started since March for John Sadler.  In this … Continue reading Breeders’ Cup Saturday

Here are the five Breeders’s Cup races for Friday November 2nd, with Post Positions, Morning-Line odds, and scheduled start times. Race 5:  Juvenile Turf Sprint (3:21 p.m.) It’s an overflow field, as expected for the inaugural running of this 5 1/2-furlong event that kicks off Breeders’ Cup racing on Friday.  And it’s tailor-made for trainer Wesley Ward, who has four entrants.  The inside post shouldn’t be a deterrent for STRIKE … Continue reading Fridays BC Post Positions

Breeders’ Cup Trivia  Think you know your Breeders’ Cup history?  Let’s find out.  Take the Daily Racing Blog BC quiz.  Answers further down in this post.  No Googling! 1. Who’s the only person to have won a Breeders’ Cup race as both as a jockey and a trainer? 2.   Who’s the oldest horse to win a Breeders’ Cup race? 3.  Who’s the youngest trainer to win a … Continue reading Breeders’ Cup Quiz