Archive for Thoroughbred Racing

What Does It Take To Become a Jockey In Thoroughbred Racing?

Jul 21, 2010 2 Comments by Jackie

By the time I was a preteen girl and completely hooked on reading the Thoroughbred Series, I was already too tall to be a jockey. So I take my thoroughbreds over jumps instead. But I’ve always loved these horses more than anything, and they are especially awesome when they are their element. The closest I’ve [...]

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Top Derby Horses Headed to the Preakness Stakes

May 05, 2010 1 Comment by Jackie

Now that the Kentucky Derby is a few days in the past, all thoroughbred racing eyes are turning to the Preakness Stakes coming up in less than two weeks … where only one horse has the chance to vie for the Triple Crown. We all wait with baited breath to see if this is the [...]

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Thoroughbred Racing: Your Questions Answered By Jockey Frankie Lovato

Apr 30, 2010 5 Comments

You asked, and we’ve answered! In celebration of Kentucky Derby day, here’s the first round of reader-submitted questions about horse racing that were kindly answered by former jockey Frankie Lovato. Have a question you don’t see answered here? Leave it in the comments and we’ll get it answered and added to the post. Thanks Frankie! [...]

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2010 Kentucky Derby Contenders: Who’s Your Pick?

Apr 30, 2010 5 Comments

The 136th running of the Kentucky Derby is tomorrow! Millions will gather around television sets to watch for 2 minutes as the following 20 horses Run for the Roses. If you know more about any of the horses, please share in the comments and I’ll add it to their bios. And don’t forget to get [...]

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Kentucky Derby to Rolex: Thoroughbreds Beyond The Homestretch

Apr 26, 2010 2 Comments

We are currently in the middle of two of my most favorite weeks of the year, book-ended by two of the greatest annual US equestrian events: the Rolex Kentucky Three Day and the Kentucky Derby. And besides the horse people, they are tied together by one significant common denominator: Thoroughbreds! With Thoroughbreds the only breed [...]

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Do You Have Kentucky Derby Fever?

Apr 21, 2010 9 Comments

Shining horses, fancy hats, mint juleps, and red roses are just a few of the images that come to mind with the 136th running of the Kentucky Derby just around the corner. The Kentucky Derby is not only one of the most prominent sporting events known in America, but also throughout the world. And this [...]

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Get In On The Action With Breeder’s Cup Online Communities

Nov 04, 2009 1 Comment

I love the way the internet and social networks are making equestrian events accessible to people across the globe, connecting horse people, and spreading awareness of all kinds of disciplines.I watched every minute of the 2008 Olympic dressage, jumping, and eventing through live online streaming. I watched Rolex Kentucky 3-day online while blogging it and [...]

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