Category: Features

The (almost) fabulous fillies of the Preakness

by Jennifer Kelly | May 15, 2022 | Breaking, Features, Preakness weekend, Triple Crown Trail | 0 |

Before Rachel Alexandra and Swiss Skydiver won the Preakness, these four fillies made a major impact on the Middle Jewel without winning it.

Off the Pace: Thankful for the Kentucky Derby memories

by Mike Valiante | May 4, 2022 | Breaking, Features, Regionwide, Top Stories | 2 |

In a new “Off the Pace”: Mike Valiante shares snippets of more than 50 years of Kentucky Derby memories, from heartwarming stories to impossible upsets.

After 46 years, trainer Mark Reid retires

by Mike Valiante | Apr 20, 2022 | Breaking, Features, PA Racing, Pennsylvania | 0 |

Trainer Mark Reid, a winner of more than 1,800 races in a 46-year career, has retired after sending out one final runner March 28.

BackTracks: Lil E. Tee, PA’s first Derby winner

by Jennifer Kelly | Apr 19, 2022 | Breaking, Features, Regionwide, Top Stories | 0 |

In today’s BackTracks, Lil E. Tee rose from modest beginnings to become the first Pennsylvania-bred Kentucky Derby winner.

Bug rider Marshall Mendez making early mark at CT

by Ted Black | Mar 25, 2022 | Breaking, Features, West Virginia, WV Racing | 1 |

Apprentice jockey Marhsall Mendez is making a mark at Charles Town Races, shooting up the standings while riding for numerous trainers- and hoping for more.

BackTracks: Hill Prince, the Meadow’s first champion

by Jennifer Kelly | Mar 21, 2022 | Breaking, Features, Regionwide, Top Stories | 0 |

In today’s BackTracks, Hill Prince became the first champion for Meadow Stable, foreshadowing the breeding powerhouse to come.

D. Wayne Lukas: “A good horse makes you look good”

by Nick Hahn | Mar 17, 2022 | Breaking, Features, Triple Crown Trail | 0 |

A visit with trainer D. Wayne Lukas on life, racing, basketball and some key current topics: the filly Secret Oath, colt Ethereal Road, and Bob Baffert.