Sara Dacus
Sara Dacus is a lifelong Arkansan who teaches eighth grade English. While she was dating her now-husband, he took her to Oaklawn Park, and a love affair with both ignited. Dacus is now an avid racing enthusiast who follows the sport closely.
Remembering the Run for the Roses: longtime attendee looks back on his best Derby memories
Charles VanDyne has attended approximately 60 editions of the Kentucky Derby. The still-practicing attorney from Ada, Ohio, who has been in his present office for 66 years, is proud to say he is 91 years old.
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Art Sherman's lifetime horsemanship hit the stratosphere
Art Sherman had a storied career in horse racing before California Chrome walked into it.
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TRF Second Chances farm is changing human and equine lives
Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation’s Second Chances farm at Blackburn Correctional Complex has been changing lives—both human and equine—since 1999.
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Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation's Second Chances at Lowell Horse Show
Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation's Second Chances at Lowell Horse Show
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What is the history of entering a horse into a horse race?
The roots of racing in medieval England were planted when horses for sale were ridden in competition to demonstrate their speed to potential buyers. During the reign of Richard the Lionheart (1189-99), the first known purse was offered for a three-mile race, and knights were the riders.
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Del Mar Track Highlights for Sept. 8
Del Mar Track Update for Sept. 8
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Saratoga Track Highlights for Sept. 8
Saratoga Track Highlights for Sept. 8
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Del Mar Week 7 highlights
Del Mar’s iconic summer meet ends Monday, and the shore is serving up plenty of action in its final days.
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Saratoga Week 7 highlights
Travers S. weekend featured eight graded stakes races with the meet’s final week including another eight graded stakes.
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Saratoga racing highlights for week 6
North American racing’s biggest stars meet at Saratoga.
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Del Mar racing highlights for Week 6
Del Mar set a new single-day all-sources wagering record Saturday with $36,024,030 on the Pacific Classic card.
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Saratoga Week 5 highlights
Here’s a look back at what bettors found to be so intriguing and a look ahead at the high-class racing at the Spa.
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Del Mar Week 5 highlights
Here’s a look at what has been happening at the seaside track leading up to this signature day of racing.
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Del Mar Week 4 Highlights
Del Mar Week 4 gave racing fans a glimpse into the future with two stakes races for two-year-olds and continued to provide thrills in the Yellow Ribbon H.
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Saratoga Week 4 Highlights
This week, Saratoga’s meet reaches the halfway point with plenty of world-class Thoroughbred racing to come.
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Del Mar Week 3 highlights
In last weekend’s Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” races at Del Mar, Dr. Schivel and Shedaresthedevil secured expenses-paid berths in the championship series.
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Saratoga Week 3 highlights
Blockbuster racing continues at Saratoga and an all-star field is expected to meet in the Whitney S. (G1).
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Del Mar Week 2 Highlights
Del Mar witnessed upsets last week, and this weekend the Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” Championship series runs through the seaside track.
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Saratoga Week 2 highlights
Summer at Saratoga continues to sizzle and surprise.
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Del Mar opening week highlights
The racing is fiercely competitive at Del Mar, where 23 different trainers won at least one of the 32 races in opening weekend. Here’s a look back at the first two graded stakes of the meet.
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Saratoga Opening Week Highlights
Saratoga’s opening week delivered graded stakes thrills. Here are highlights from the first few days of the meet.
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Del Mar opening weekend stakes preview
Del Mar‘s iconic summer meet begins Friday, and opening weekend features two graded stakes.
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Dacus: A look at Saratoga's opening week stakes action
Saratoga’s 153rd season opens Thursday, and the meet’s first week begins with a bang, featuring six stakes races. Here’s a glimpse of four graded contests on tap.
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Del Mar: Jockeys and trainers to watch for 2021
The Del Mar gates open on a new season of fun on Friday, July 16. Here are on-track stars to watch during the meet that concludes on Labor Day.
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Saratoga: Jockeys and trainers to watch for 2021
Saratoga — named one of the world’s great sporting venues by Sports Illustrated — opens Thursday, July 15.
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Racing Spotlight: Diamond Oops, Joe Talamo, Todd Pletcher
This week, we look at Diamond Oops, Joe Talamo, and Todd Pletcher, who leads all North American trainers in graded stakes wins for 2021.
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Racing Spotlight: Somelikeithotbrown, Jareth Loveberry, Karl Broberg
This week, we look at Wise Dan S. (G2) contender Somelikeithotbrown, coming off a course record at Pimlico; jockey Jareth Loveberry; and trainer Karl Broberg.
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Racing Spotlight: Sconsin, Jose Ortiz, and Mark Casse
This week, we look at Sconsin, who vies for a second consecutive stakes at a track she loves; Jose Ortiz, and Mark Casse.
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Racing Spotlight: Ny Traffic, Stewart Elliott, Fausto Gutierrez
This week, we look at Ny Traffic, Stewart Elliot, and Fausto Gutierrez.
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Racing Spotlight: Caddo River, Flavien Prat, and Carlos David
This week on Racing Spotlight, we look at Caddo River, Flavien Prat, and Carlos David.
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