Ahead of the 2021 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar, Tim Layden takes a close look at the hurdles—both logistically and culturally—still facing the sport of horse racing.
Layden: Horse racing seeks to show its best face at the Breeders’ Cup — NBC Sports
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Reuters) — Medina Spirit stormed to victory in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday to deliver trainer Bob Baffert a record seventh win in the Run for the Roses. Under jockey John Velazquez, Medina Spirit jumped to an early lead and fended off challenges down the stretch to cross the line first in front of 51,838…
Medina Spirit delivers trainer Bob Baffert record seventh win at Kentucky Derby — WAVY.com
A Hollywood fantasy turned into reality on Saturday when Rachael Blackmore became the first female jockey to win Britain’s grueling Grand National horse race, breaking down one of the biggest gender barriers in sports. Blackmore, a 31-year-old Irishwoman, rode Minella Times to a landmark victory at odds of 11-1 in the 173rd edition of the…
Fantasy no more: Blackmore 1st woman to win Grand National — The Denver Post
The view from left field 