Tom Pedulla
King Leatherbury knows how he wants his training career to be defined. He knows how he would like to be remembered....
Legends
Posted May 8th, 2024 ·
Key Takeaways You Need to Know From Kentucky Derby Weekend
Tom Pedulla offers a half-dozen takeaways from the $5 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, the $1.5 million Longines Kentucky Oaks, and other major developments at Churchill Downs...
Racing
Posted May 6th, 2024 ·
American Pharoah: The One Horse Racing Was Waiting For
Justin Zayat, racing manager for Zayat Stables, looks hopefully at every young horse his family breeds or purchases, wondering if another American Pharoah might come his way again. He looks in vain.
Legends
Posted May 5th, 2024 ·
Mystik Dan Wins Derby By a Whisker, Caps Dream Weekend for McPeek and Hernandez
Wait for it, wait for it, wait for it.
Racing
Posted May 4th, 2024 ·
Thorpedo Anna Much the Best in 150th Kentucky Oaks
Trainer Ken McPeek, a runner-up once in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve and three more times in the Kentucky Oaks, ended decades of frustration when Thorpedo Anna rolled by 4 ¾...
Racing
Posted May 3rd, 2024 ·
Sunday Silence: The Star No One Wanted
Sunday Silence spent a lifetime in search of respect, on the track and in the breeding shed. In the end, he earned it....
Legends
Posted May 3rd, 2024 ·
Oaks Longshot Everland Gives Connections Once-in-a-Lifetime Moment
When turf specialist Kitodan was honored by the National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association as the 2020 Claiming Horse of the Year, one of the owners that trainer Eric Foster works...
Racing
Posted May 2nd, 2024 ·
Four Courageous Women Share Their Stories Ahead of Survivors Parade at Churchill Downs
The Survivors Parade, now in its 16th year, has entrenched itself as one of the highlights of Kentucky Oaks day at Churchill Downs.
Events / Travel
Posted May 1st, 2024 ·
NBC Analyst Randy Moss Chats Significance of Kentucky Derby 150, Analyzes 2024 Field
NBC Sports will provide 12 ½ hours of racing coverage highlighted by its national broadcast of the 150th Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve Saturday from 2:30-7:30 p.m. ET.
Racing
Posted April 30th, 2024 ·
California Chrome: A Horse Who Brought Dreams to Life
The inspiring story of California Chrome that feels more like a fairy tale opened when first-time breeders Steve Coburn and Perry Martin purchased Love the Chase for $8,000. The mare was slightly...
Legends
Posted April 29th, 2024 ·
Jockey Tyler Gaffalione Hoping for Kentucky Derby Breakthrough Aboard Sierra Leone
Tom Pedulla is interviewing prominent owners, trainers and jockeys as they travel the Road to the 150th Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve on Saturday May 4 at Churchill Downs.
The Life
Posted April 29th, 2024 ·
Kentucky Derby Hopeful Honor Marie a ‘Saturday’ Horse Worth the Wait for Owners Kerry and Alan Ribble
Tom Pedulla is interviewing prominent owners, trainers, and jockeys as they travel the Road to the 150th Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve May 4 at Churchill Downs.
The Life
Posted April 23rd, 2024 ·