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SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Nine racehorses, six trainers, and two jockeys account for the 17 finalists that will comprise the National Museum of Racing’s 2024 Hall of Fame ballot, as chosen by the Museum’s Hall of Fame Nominating Committee. The finalists are racehorses Blind Luck, Game On Dude, Gio Ponti, Gun Runner, Havre de Grace, Justify, Kona Gold, Lady Eli, and Rags to Riches; trainers Christophe Clement, Kiaran P. McLaughlin, H. Graham Motion, Doug F. O’Neill, John W. Sadler, and Joh...

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Geraldine Brooks’ novel Horse has been awarded first prize in the 17th annual Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award

Javier Castellano guided Miss Dracarys to the front right at the start and the Malibu Moon filly was never headed, winning Sunday's Grade 2 Dance Smartly Stakes at Woodbine.

Article by Jay Hovdey: In the latest instalment of his fabulous monthly series listing his personal favorites, Jay Hovdey recalls a durable three-time champion whose legacy could have been huge – were it not for two great racemares

"The 2022 nominees included a refreshing group of voices new to this Book Award, including the three finalists,” lead judge Kay Coyte noted. “The works from these women were outstanding."

Five semifinalists have been selected for the 17th Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award, which celebrates equine books and offers a first-place $10,000 prize.

There will be distinct Iowa flair Saturday at Churchill Downs for the 149th Kentucky Derby, KCCI Reported.

The Kentucky Derby is days away, which means it's time for detailed looks at the field with Andrew Champagne of Catena Media & The Pink Sheet.

Study Guide: 2023 Kentucky Derby at the Kentucky Derby. The 2023 Kentucky Derby is the 149th renewal of The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports. Live odds, betting, horse bios, travel info, tickets, news, and updates from Churchill Downs Race Track.

For a small racing state, Iowa will have a super-sized presence in Saturday’s 149th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs with three horses owned by Ankeny’s Dennis Albaugh entered in America’s greatest race.