Author: Dawna Wood

Before the horses even entered the starting gate, there was some grief in the air and over social media about the existence of the Las Vegas Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (GI). Drawing nine horses — …

Returning to Santa Anita Park for the fourth time in seven editions, the Las Vegas Dirt Mile (GI) has yet to accumulate the same kind of prestige as its grass cousin, the Breeders’ Cup Mile …

The $1.5 million Belmont Stakes is a “Test of Champions” as often as it is a playground for upsets. While the race will not be testing any champion this year following Kentucky Derby champion Nyquist’s …

In May 2012, the racing world was buzzing because of a 15-1 underdog who won the Kentucky Derby with the help of a bearded guy from Michigan. Four years later, Bearded Guy is back in …

His name is synonymous with New York racing. Year after year, Todd Pletcher has been at the top of the earnings pig pile in one of the most competitive racing markets in the United States, …

Just because a horse hasn’t earned enough, if any, points towards a starting post in the Kentucky Derby by now, doesn’t mean it’s too late to have a legitimate shot. Check out Danza, who won …