Horse Racing

Get to know some of the contenders for this year's Kentucky Derby and Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing.
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Zenyatta's first colt, coming soon to the hunter/jumper circuit
Zenyatta's first colt, coming soon to the hunter/jumper circuit: Cozmic One is retired from racing, and his new rider is aiming for the 2018 Thoroughbred Makeover
Nyquist Wins the 2016 Kentucky Derby; Makes it Look Easy
Nyquist wins the 2016 Kentucky Derby: The undefeated colt turned in the fastest winning time of any Derby winner since Funny Cide in 2003.
Horses to Watch in the 2016 Preakness Stakes
In 2011, Uncle Mo was considered a Triple Crown contender. He never made it to the starting gate of the three races, but he’s surprisingly influential five years later.
The Black Stallion from a Horse Racing Perspective
There's a lot to love about The Black Stallion series, and a lot to leave racing fans scratching their heads.
Poll: Your Favorite Thoroughbred Racehorse
Poll: Your Favorite Thoroughbred Racehorse: Which of these five modern-day racing legends is your favorite?
Age Was Only a Number for John Henry
He was a late bloomer, but when racehorse John Henry hit his stride on the track, he did it in a big way.
Exaggerator Upsets Nyquist in the Preakness Stakes
2016 Preakness Recap: No Triple Crown this year, but the door is open for an exciting Belmont Stakes next month.
Past Kentucky Derby Winners Predict 2019 Derby Outcome
Past Kentucky Derby Winners Predict 2019 Derby Outcome
Meet the 2016 Belmont Stakes Horses
2016 Belmont Stakes Preview: Preakness winner Exaggerator is the favorite to win, but there are lots of other great Thoroughbreds to watch on Belmont day.
The 2024 Kentucky Derby
Happy Derby Day! 🌹 Don’t have your Kentucky Derby horse yet? Check out this preview of each horse in the field so you can make your pick for the Run for the Roses and then let us know your pick below ⬇️ 📷️: Grace Clark
Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Secretariat’s Triple Crown
“He is moving like a tremendous machine!” 🏇 50 years ago, Secretariat left an indelible mark on history when he galloped to a 31-length victory in the Belmont Stakes to take the Triple Crown. Celebrate Big Red’s anniversary with us 💙 📷️: Bob Coglianese #secretariat #horseracing #triplecrown #belmont #horseillustrated
Which Triple Crown Winner Won the Triple Crown Showdown?
Who would win a race of all of the Triple Crown winners if they could have raced together? Now we know thanks to a virtual edition of “The Kentucky Derby: Triple Crown Showdown,” a computer-simulated version of a race under the historic Twin Spires of Churchill Downs.
A Look at the 2023 Kentucky Derby
Happy Derby Day! 🏇🌹 It’s the first Saturday in May, which means it’s time for the Run for the Roses. Not sure who to pick? We’ve analyzed the field for you to make it a bit easier 👇️
mRNA Biomarker Study to Build on Promising Research to Prevent Catastrophic Racehorse Injuries
Catastrophic injuries in Thoroughbred racehorses is a top concern for the industry and for its fans. That sentiment is shared by researchers at the University of Kentucky. These researchers have been working on a study to learn more about changes happening at the cellular level that might indicate an injury is present before it becomes career- or life-ending, with the ultimate goal for the industry to prevent injuries in racehorses before they happen. Read more about this promising research.