Month: January 2024

My second year contributing to America’s Best Racing gave me the opportunity to write a unique series, Underappreciated Stars of the 20th Century, to review several new releases, talk to two amazing jockeys, and compile a couple of fun holiday gifting lists. I got to walk around Churchill Downs on Oaks and Derby days and interview fans for their best tips about traveling to those special events for the first time and even got to do another fun article on a first-time trip to the Derby thanks to a chance encounter at the Kentucky Derby Museum. Enjoy!

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The Backtracks series for The Racing Biz spotlighted a Mid-Atlantic bred champion each month since 2020. In 2023, I profiled Smarty Jones, Mandy’s Gold, and other familiar names, chronicling their careers and sharing insights from those closest to them when possible. Enjoy!

Star de Naskra
Little Bold John
Missy’s Mirage
Smarty Jones
Deputed Testamony
Caveat
Mill Reef
Afleet Alex
Dixieland Band
Mandy’s Gold
Key to the Mint

The Science of Horse Racing series for TwinSpires looks at different aspects of the sport from a scientific perspective. We’ve looked at how starting gates work, how horses see and hear, why jockeys ride like that, and why changing leads during a race is important. Click on each photo to read the story.

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The series Tall Tales of the Track for TwinSpires shared stories of improbable moments in racing history. From a jockey who died in the middle of a race to a case of mistaken identity, read all about these stranger-than-fiction moments on the racetrack. Click on each photo to read the story.

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