While the Big Brown celebration is legitimately deserved — his performance was incredibly dominating; so much so it seems his opponents have thrown in the towel for the Preakness — the sadness concerning Eight Belles is legitimately deserved as well. The only filly to appear in the 134th running gave an incredible performance as [...]

Will we see the Ole Ball Coach, Steve Spurrier, compete in the upcoming Kentucky Derby? Well, maybe not him exactly, but perhaps someone or some animal using his likeness might. Wizard of Odds has more:
But (John) Fort saw something and immediately named the colt Spurrier. “I thought it was a good name for [...]

Internet sensation and horse racing casualty (but yet, Mike Vick is vilified for his actions…) Barbaro will be buried at the site that made him famous: Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The decision was made earlier today in Louisville, the anniversary of his death due to racing injuries.
“Barbaro took his place in history [...]