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Billionaire Mike Repole Consoles Jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. After Narrow Kentucky Derby Defeat

Billionaire Mike Repole, owner of Renegade, consoled jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. after the horse finished a heartbreaking second by a neck in the 152nd Kentucky Derby, narrowly losing to Golden Tempo ridden by Ortiz’s younger brother, Jose. Despite Repole’s...

Japan’s T O Elvis Triumphs in Churchill Downs Stakes G1 Debut Outside Japan

Japan's T O Elvis made a stunning U.S. debut by winning the $939,600 Churchill Downs Stakes (G1) on May 2, overcoming a strong field of top American sprinters and milers. Bred in Kentucky and trained by Daisuke Takayanagi, T...

Christian McCaffrey Trains Upside Down with Surfing Legend Laird Hamilton to Prepare for 10th NFL Season

Christian McCaffrey, preparing for his 10th NFL season with the San Francisco 49ers, is embracing unconventional training methods to maintain his elite performance. Recently, he shared on Instagram a workout session with surfing legend Laird Hamilton where he hung...

Christian Simonson and Indian Rock Rise to No. 7 in World Cup Dressage Rankings

Christian Simonson and his Dutch-bred stallion Indian Rock have risen to No. 7 in the world rankings, marking the highest position achieved by an American rider-horse combination since separate rankings were introduced four years ago. The 23-year-old rider, based...

The Backbone of Horse Racing: The Unseen Work Behind the Starting Gate

Horse racing’s true foundation lies not at the finish line but in the early morning hours behind the scenes, where a dedicated team of exercise riders, grooms, hot walkers, foremen, and assistants work tirelessly to prepare each horse. Starting...

Kentucky Derby Weekend Highlights: Corporate Power Wins Alysheba, Shred the Gnar Takes La Troienne, and Global Racing Stars Shine

The recent weekend of top-tier horse racing showcased thrilling contests across multiple divisions, highlighted by the Kentucky Derby and major international events. At Churchill Downs, Corporate Power narrowly won the Grade II Alysheba Stakes after a stewards' inquiry, while...
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