11+ hour, 16+ min ago  (730+ words) Sofia Thompson knew little to nothing about the racing industry until a summer job several years ago, working as a hotwalker in the barn of Hall of Famer Bill Mott, changed the course of her life. Thompson has worked with…...

13+ hour, 13+ min ago  (962+ words) NBC Sports will again provide extensive coverage of the $5 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve'at Churchill Downs on Saturday as well as the $1. 5 million Longines Kentucky Oaks, which will be broadcast in prime time the night before. Oaks coverage…...

14+ hour, 58+ min ago  (397+ words) The Kentucky Derby is a lot to process: 20 horses, 150, 000 fans, and more hats and mint juleps than you could ever count at iconic Churchill Downs in Louisville. Even the most seasoned fans and handicappers can be overwhelmed. If you're feeling…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (105+ words) americasbestracing. net Trainer Riley Mott Optimistic Approaching Kentucky Derby with Albus and Incredibolt Trainer Riley Mott is on target to have his first two entrants in the Kentucky Derby May 2 at Churchill Downs in Wood Memorial Stakes winner Albus and…...

18+ hour, 2+ min ago  (1403+ words) It's finally time! After a long and winding road of prep races, the field for the 152nd Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve has been drawn. Now it's time for handicappers to have their fun, trying to select the winner from…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (516+ words) Three years ago, a Godolphin homebred filly named Pretty Mischievous sprung a 10. 37-1 upset in the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs. Coming off a pair of wins in Oaks prep races at Fair Grounds, Pretty Mischievous overcame a wide trip to…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (300+ words) For several years, the three Arizona businessmen have been partners in a number of horses trained by Bob Baffert. Watson, who grew up in Missouri, moved to Tucson in 1984 and owns a number of car dealerships. Weitman, a Georgia native,…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (852+ words) The Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event in Lexington, Ky. , brings together the world's top horse-and-rider combinations for one of upper-level eventing's most demanding tests. This year's field reflected that level of competition, with the sport's elite in attendance, including world No....

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (196+ words) americasbestracing. net It's Just a Great Moment': Percy Pool's Family Meets Percy's Bar One of the most heartfelt storylines this year in horse racing involves Kentucky Oaks contender Percy's Bar. The 3-year-old filly is named after the late Churchill Downs…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (728+ words) The $1. 5 million Longines Kentucky Oaks May 1 at Churchill Downs is the most important dirt race of the year restricted to 3-year-old fillies and frequently plays a major role in determining the Eclipse Award in the division. The key part of…...