Author: Chip Cooper
Breeders Cup
Title: The Breeders’ Cup: A Symphony of Speed, History, and Glory The Breeders’ Cup, often dubbed the “World Championships of Horse Racing,” is an annual extravaganza that brings together the crème de la crème of Thoroughbred racing. First held in 1984, this prestigious event has become one of the most watched events of the horse…
Ron Turcotte
Few jockeys are synonymous with winning, the Triple Crown, and the growth of the sport as Ron Turcotte.
The Travers Stakes
The “Mid-Summer Derby,”, aka the Travers Stakes is one of the most prestigious and historic horse races in the US. Run at the “Spa”, Saratoga
Jim Dandy Stakes
A Saratoga tradition: The Jim Dandy Stakes The Jim Dandy Stakes, a Grade 2 race held late in July at Saratoga Race Course, is a cornerstone of the summer racing season there. Named in honor of the 1930 Travers Stakes winner Jim Dandy, this race has a rich history and continues to be a pivotal…
Saratoga Race Course and History
Saratoga Race Course & History Saratoga Horse Racing: A Legacy of Excellence Tucked away in the storybook town, Saratoga Springs, New York is the Saratoga Race Course. Now that the summer season opened, let’s take a look at the long history of this hallowed ground. It’s history, renowned races, and other historical moments all contribute…
The Epsom Derby
The Epsom Derby: A Historic Journey and Preview of the 2025 Race Often referred to as just the “Derby”, (vernacular annunciation of dArhbee)run at Epsom Downs Race Course in Surrey, England. Like the Kentucky (vernacular annunciation of Durbee), it is a race for three year old colts and fillies. It is approximately 1.5 miles. The exact distance…
The Belmont Stakes
The Oldest of the Triple Crown Races, The Belmont Stakes The Belmont Stakes has a rich history spanning over a century. First held in 1867 at Jerome Park in the Bronx, New York, the race was named after AUGUST BELMONT, a prominent financier, diplomat,politician, and horse racing enthusiast. He chaired the Democratic National Committee from…
Preakness Pimlico
The Preakness Stakes and Pimlico: A Legacy in American Racing Pimlico Race Course stands as a monument to American racing history, with its weathered grandstand having hosted 149 Preakness Stakes, the second race of the Triple Crown that has drawn attention for nearly a century and a half. While the Kentucky Derby is the Run…
A Journey Down the Track
A Journey Down the Track: The Rich History of the Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs Every first Saturday in May, the world turns its eyes toward Louisville, Kentucky, where a spectacle of speed, elegance, and tradition unfolds—The Kentucky Derby. Being a fan of both the historian and racing side, I can’t help but be caught…