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

The Daily Racing Blog continues its tribute to the Great Ladies Of Thoroughbred Racing with one of the best handlers in the business today. From wins and training titles to awards and earnings, Linda Rice is known in the thoroughbred industry as the most decorated female trainer in history.  Over the past twenty years the third-generation trainer has been one of the top ten trainers in New … Continue reading Linda Rice

The Breeders’ Cup committee announced the order of races as well as the wagering pools Wednesday morning for the two-day World Championships scheduled for Nov. 2-3 at Churchill Downs. There will be a total of 10 races (five Breeders’ Cup races) on the first day of the Championships—now promoted as “Future Stars Friday”—and 12 races on the Saturday program (nine Breeders’ Cup races).  The Friday program begins … Continue reading Breeders Cup Schedule

The Daily Racing Blog has been remiss by not profiling some of the leading women in the sport of horse racing.  We correct that today by featuring one the most successful jockeys of the modern era, male or female. When asked about her perseverance to gain entry into a work force dominated by men, Julie Krone once said; “If the stable gate is locked, climb the fence.” She was … Continue reading Lady Rider

In a move that brings greater cohesiveness to Breeders’ Cup Friday, all five juvenile races will now be contested on the first of the two-day World Championships, newly branded “Future Stars Friday.”  Breeders’ Cup officials announced the scheduling revamp Thursday, with the new order to take effect when Churchill Downs hosts the horse racing extravaganza on November 2-3. The Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) and Juvenile Fillies(G1) switch to Friday, joining the … Continue reading Revamped Breeders’ Cup Schedule

The Daily Racing Blog, has on occasion spoke of the steeplechase races at Saratoga, and while it may be after the fact, here is a brief primer in regard to “The Jumpers”. What is a steeplechase? A steeplechase is a race for Thoroughbred horses over fences. Steeplechase is an unusual word. Where did it come from? The origin of racing over fences is shrouded by the mists … Continue reading The Jumpers