A short two-lap burst of speed from a galloping start powered by a young 1-horsepower ball of muscles. Life on the other side of the fairgrounds with horsemen is a little different from the world of 4 ...

The Belmont Stakes is finally here! These races bring text messages, emails and phone calls from people I haven’t communicated with in quite some time. And I love that they reach out for betting ...

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Even the most casual of sports fans knows about the Kentucky Derby, the most famous horse race in the United States. But even the most hardcore of sports die-hards may not know ...

Saturday marks the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby, the greatest two minutes in sports and one of the most bet-on events of the year. According to Churchill Downs, $210.7 million was wagered on ...

Despite its popularity, horse racing is a dangerous sport for both horse and jockey. Last week, Churchill Downs—site of the Kentucky Derby—announced it would suspend racing operations for the rest of ...