Today in Racing History, before he was President and tweeting about the Kentucky Derby, Donald Trump had a brief, troubled foray into racing.
An alliance between racino operators and dog racing opponents threatens the existence of that sport. Richard Hackerman wonders if horse racing will be next.
Today in Racing History, pioneering female jockey Mary Bacon’s ashes were spread over Ruffian’s grave at Belmont Park.
Today in Racing History, 1994 Breeders’ Cup Classic champ Concern, a Maryland-bred, made his ’95 debut a winning one at the Fair Grounds.
Today in Racing History, Seattle Slew kicked off his 1977 Triple Crown campaign with a devastating, track record-setting allowance victory at Hialeah.
Today in Racing History, Barbara Jo Rubin made her Pimlico debut a successful one, earning the first win by a woman rider in Maryland.
Today in Racing History, Port Conway Lane records one of his 52 career victories in a 242-race career.
Today in Racing History, Sun Dandy, a 99-1 outsider, grabbed third to kick off a nice streak. Except that it wasn’t Sun Dandy at all.
Today in Racing History, Little Bold John upset the General George, part of a remarkable career that saw him win 38 races and nearly $2 million.
Today in Racing History, Zippy Chippy lost his fourteenth consecutive race. Who knew that he’d go on to lose 86 more?