Kentucky Derby

High-Stakes Showdown of Fierceness Against City Of Troy

Fierceness , the top American contender for the Breeders’ Cup Classic, is set for a thrilling face-off with City Of Troy at Del Mar. Owned by Repole Stable and trained by Todd ...

28 October 2024

American Jockeys in Britain: The Beginning

At the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, American jockeys began to make their mark on horse racing in the British Isles. The British public, with its snobbish demeanour, ...

01 October 2024

Donerail: The Unexpected Winner

On May 10, 1913, a crowd of 30,000 spectators gathered at Churchill Downs to witness the 39th running of the Kentucky Derby . Among the eight competing horses, most bets were ...

23 September 2024