As a counterpoint to his career as a football coach, Buddy Ryan raised thoroughbred on his Kentucky farm. He also trained and raced them himself.
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Jockey safety under scrutiny. Concussion management protocols for racehorse jockeys are being studied by the Jockey's Guild and the University of Kentucky.
Mo Tom won the 2016 Ohio Derby with authority. Javier Castellano kept Mo Tom clear and wide, to come from behind and win by 3 lengths.
Melatonin won the $500,000 Gold Cup at Santa Anita like the good horse he is. This win gives Melatonin a berth in the 2016 Breeders' Cup Classic.
California Chrome worked six furlongs handily on Saturday. Trainer Art Sherman, pleased with work. California Chrome likely for San Diego Handicap, July 23.
The 2016 Gold Cup at Santa Anita has eight scrappy, California-based males set torun over the 1 1/4 mile dirt course. Can Hard Aces repeat his 2015 win?
Nyquest will take to the track just before the start of racing at Santa Anita on Saturday. Nyquist's owner and trainer want to share him with his fans.
Golfer Rory McIlroy has withdrawn from the Rio de Janeiro Olympics citing the threat of the Zika virus prevalent in Brazil. McIlroy was on the Irish team.
Songbird remains undefeated following her 8th win in the Summertime Oaks at Santa Anita.
Eclipse champion turf mare Tepin won the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot. Facing a field of 12 accomplished male Euro turf stars, Tepin prevailed.
Nyquist is at the top of the NTRA Top 3-Year-Old Poll. 2016 classic winners Nyquist, Exaggerator and Creator lead the list.
Bram Weinstein talks about the Belmont Stakes and what's great about racing, Which horses to bet? Does Belmont Stakes history bode ill for Exaggerator?
Bobby Flay is now a minority owner in the winner of the Arkansas Derby and Belmont Stakes hopeful Creator. WinStar Farm is the majority owner.
Watch the live post position draw for the Belmont Stakes 148th running. Post position determines the start for the one and one-half mile Belmont Stakes.
California Chrome ranks number one in the NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll. California Chrome heads a distinguished list that includes Nyquist and Exaggerator.
Dale Romans' training for the Belmont Stakes changes up for the one and one-half mile test. Getting to the Belmont Stakes' wire first requires fresh tactics
Todd Pletcher clocked Stradivari and Destin in solid works in preparation for the Belmont Stakes on June 11. Stradivaru confirmed to run.
The top 3-year olds in the country are running in the 20166 Belmont Stakes, the the last leg of the Triple Crown, for $1.5 million in total purses.