Lukas on American Promise: He’s Had a Really Good Month – Video –
The Coach, D. Wayne Lukas, discusses the development of Virginia Derby winner American Promise ahead of his start in the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs.
The Coach, D. Wayne Lukas, discusses the development of Virginia Derby winner American Promise ahead of his start in the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs.
“Man, did he dig in! What an awesome horse!” That was trainer Brittany Vanden Berg as she watched the replay of the 6-year-old gelding Like a Saltshaker’s finish in last fall’s $140,000 Claiming Crown Rapid Transit. Except that Vanden Berg was speaking before she actually knew who won, with the official result finally showing that…
In advance of the 151st Kentucky Derby (G1), U.S. Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) reintroduced the Regulation Advancement for Capital Enhancement Act of 2025, a bill that aims to simplify the registration process required by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The bill, identified as the RACE Act, will increase the ability of fractional ownership companies like…
Trainer George Scott discusses West Acre ahead of his start in the Al Quoz Sprint (G1T). Source link
A unique buzz is created on the Pimlico Race Course backstretch each May as racing’s biggest names—D. Wayne Lukas, Bob Baffert, Todd Pletcher, just to name a few—share one barn ahead of the Preakness Stakes (G1). It’s the kind of experience in which any fan of racing would dream; seeing a star in every direction. Pimlico’s Sunrise…
September 9, 2025 4:53 PM 2:49 Alan Foreman, CEO and chairman of the Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association, accepts the Dr. J. David Richardson Industry Service Award during the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association dinner Sept. 6 at Fasig-Tipton Kentucky in Lexington. NTRA president and CEO Tom Rooney presents the award….
Jose Ortiz was named leading rider in his first meet at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots March 23. Bagging 98 races, including five on closing day, Ortiz was best by 43, winning the most by any jockey since Florent Geroux tallied the same amount in 2016-2017. “I feel great,” Ortiz said. “The goal was…