Blog of a Horse Racing Enthusiast

With the Kentucky Derby fast approaching, I thought it would be a good time to post some interesting fun facts about the history of the Kentucky Derby. Check it out and send us your fun facts to add to the list!

It's only a couple of weeks before they gallop for the roses and I can honestly say I have absolutely no clue as to who the favorites should be. However, last weekend's Arkansas Derby and Blue Grass Stakes did confirm a few things. First, bad weather and bad starts really do mix to create dream tickets like 120K plus superfectas; and secondly, a good ride often trumps a good horse.

On Saturday, April 9th 2011, TVG sponsored a fan appreciation day at Tampa Bay Downs. I've been a TVG account holder for a little over two years now. Their television coverage is entertaining, their website gives me all the tools I need, and their customer service is second to none. This article gives an overview of how the day went.

Here are the top 50 3-year-old's based on graded stakes earnings as released by Churchill Downs on April 4, 2011. The top 20 are eligible for the Kentucky Derby, though not all will necessarily participate in the Derby.

Here are the current results for the 2011 Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool.

Most female racehorses adjust to life after racing on the farm without difficulty. The same can be said for horse racing's most decorated mare, Zenyatta. She arrived at Lane's End farm in central Kentucky on December 6th after making an appearance at Keeneland for "Zenyatta Day" in which over 1,000 fans came out to show their appreciation.

Here are the results of the 2010 Eclipse Awards. They include the results for the 2010 Horse of the Year, 2-Year-Old Male, 2-Year-Old Filly, 3-Year-Old Male, 3-Year-Old Filly, Older Male, Older Female ...

About a week ago, I was ripe with anticipation for an exciting Breeders' Cup weekend. Now that it's all over and I've had some time to reflect, all I can think is what a disappointment. I realize this is very subjective. After all, what is it we look for in a great horse race? An amazing upset? A come from behind win by the favorite? A nose-to-nose finish? The 2010 Breeders' Cup at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky gave us all of that.

The 2010 Breeders' Cup kicks off today, Friday, November 5th at Churchill Downs. Here are the race card lineups for both Friday and Saturday including the participating horses and a break down of who we'll be betting on.

The Breeder's Cup Classic is considered by many to be the premier race of the year. It is notoriously difficult to predict due to the high quality of thoroughbreds competing. Very often, the winner of this race goes on to win the Horse of the Year honors. This year the Classic will be run at Churchill Downs, home to the Kentucky Derby. While the race is fun to watch any year, this year it will offer something special for the enthusiasts and casual horse racing fans alike.