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In a game marked by incredible highs and insufferable lows, there’s something to be said for consistency in the Thoroughbred industry. A year ago in this space we discussed the life and times of Diane Perkins, a longtime breeder, owner, and trainer of Thoroughbreds in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. She, along with trainer Ignacio Correas ...

When Diane Nelson passed away on July 5 at age 54, her days riding regularly on the tough New York circuit were long forgotten by many. But those who followed racing in the Big Apple on a daily basis remember her as a top rider, who like so many females before her, was never given the opportunity to ride world class horses and compete in ...

By: Erin Shea, @BH_EShea''Thoroughbreds are too high-strung.'' ''Thoroughbreds have horrible habits from being in so many places.'' ''Thoroughbreds are too big and can't make tight turns.'' Those quotes are just a sample that riders of off-track Thoroughbreds have heard while revealing their mounts' former lives. But those who know ...

Could it be that we actually saw the Travers winner, or at least a major threat in the Midsummer Derby, compete on Saturday? Hmm, let’s see, could it be the Dwyer winner Practical Joke, who ran a sensational race, or the 43-1 runner-up Tale of Silence? How about the impressive Iowa Derby winner Hence, who was equally impressive when he won ...

It didn't take long for value-conscious horseplayers to see the benefits of the NYRA Bets Pick 5 rolled out July 4 for players at the advance-deposit wagering site, as well as on-track and in-state players. The winning 50-cent payout was $8,181.75. A look at the comparable win-bet parlay return for the five races involved--$1,620--reveals the ...

Racing fans, in their own innocent and well-meaning way, can be selfish. And when I say racing fans, I am covering a broad spectrum, from the casual fan to the media. When we choose our icons, it is usually from the heart as much as it is performance and the perception we have of greatness, for which we all have our own criteria. My ...

The racing world has spent the better part of the first half of 2017 focused on the breeding and foaling season on the farms and the 3-year-olds on the tracks. As the smoke clears from the Fourth of July fireworks and the industry rolls into the summer and fall, the yearling sales market vies for attention. We provide plenty of reference material ...

By J. Keeler Johnson (''Keelerman'') Twitter: @J_Keelerman Get ready, everyone! A very busy weekend of racing is on schedule, led by a terrific series of graded stakes races at Belmont Park. They included the $1.25 million Belmont Derby (gr. I) and the $1 million Belmont Oaks (gr. I), while across the country at Prairie Meadows, the $250,000 ...

By Eric Mitchell  Much has been written about the polarization of the Thoroughbred commercial market.  Within subgroups of sale horses by quality, we've seen a growing divide between what's paid for those perceived as the most desirable and those perceived as the next-best. But there is a broader polarization, too, which is beginning ...