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Kristina Smith: Carrying on a Family Legacy in Harness Racing as a Dedicated Outrider

Kristina Smith, hailing from a storied family deeply rooted in harness racing, has carved out her own respected place in the sport. With a lineage that includes her grandfather Byron Smith, a top driver in New England during the...

Horse Rescued from Floodwaters in Marengo, Illinois After Overnight Stranding

In unincorporated Marengo, Illinois, firefighters and sheriff's deputies rescued a horse trapped in floodwaters caused by the overflow of Coon Creek following recent storms. The horse was found about 600 feet from shore, standing on a small peninsula in...

So Happy Wins Santa Anita Derby, Secures Kentucky Derby Spot for Trainer Mark Glatt

So Happy, ridden by Mike Smith and trained by Mark Glatt, won the Grade 1 Santa Anita Derby by 2 3/4 lengths, earning 100 Kentucky Derby qualifying points and securing a spot in the May 2 Kentucky Derby. The...

Trainer Mark Glatt’s So Happy Wins Santa Anita Derby Amid Personal Tragedy

Trainer Mark Glatt experienced a bittersweet moment at Santa Anita Derby day, as his 3-year-old colt So Happy won the Grade 1 $500,000 race just weeks after the passing of his wife, Dena. So Happy’s victory, a 7-1 upset...

Black Rabbit: Inside Netflix’s New Thriller Starring Jude Law and Jason Bateman

Black Rabbit is a new limited series on Netflix starring Jude Law and Jason Bateman, set in the high-stakes nightlife of New York City. The show centers on two brothers, Jake (Law) and Vince (Bateman), who co-founded the trendy...

Haulin Ice Named 2025 Arkansas-Bred Horse of the Year After Record-Breaking Career

Haulin Ice, a multiple Oaklawn stakes winner, was named the 2025 Arkansas-bred Horse of the Year at the Arkansas Thoroughbred Breeders' and Horsemen's Association banquet. She became the leading Arkansas-bred money earner in history after winning the Princess Rooney...
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