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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem June 27, 2022
Jason discusses the weekend of racing, including the Ohio Derby, and his cross-country travels.
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The Science of Horse Racing: Coat of Many Colors
For this month’s Science of Horse Racing, let us explore how genes determine coat color and even how to predict whether a foal might be bay or gray.
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Biggest American horse races to watch after the Triple Crown series
Even the most casual horse racing fan knows about the iconic Kentucky Derby (G1), along with the Preakness S. (G1) and Belmont S. (G1) that comprise the Triple Crown series. But there are plenty of big races in the United States outside those three American Classics.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem June 20, 2022
Jason discusses horse racing and Father's Day.
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Catching My Eye: Chad Brown's Belmont Stakes Weekend
Here are the Chad Brown horses that caught the eye of racing analyst Kevin Kilroy at Belmont Park.
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Jason Beem's Thursday Thoughts June 16, 2022
Jason Beem looks back on the Triple Crown season of 2022.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem June 13, 2022
Jason Beem looks back at the Belmont Stakes weekend.
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True Crime in Horse Racing: Lost at Sea
In March 1948, a jockey, a trainer, and their friend went fishing off the Florida Keys and vanished, leaving more questions than answers in their wake.
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Ward's Golden Pal, Campanelle top American hopes at 2022 Royal Ascot
Twelve-time Royal Ascot winner Wesley Ward returns to the June 14-18 meeting with Golden Pal and Campanelle leading his team. But a few other American-based horsemen are also taking the plunge.
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Belmont Gold Cup International Scouting Reports: Loft, Outbox
European invaders have plundered the past four runnings of the Belmont Gold Cup (G2), after a second-place finish in 2016. Two more have arrived for Friday’s renewal – Germany’s Loft, a proven stayer with upside, and British veteran Outbox, who has smart form in the book, if he can duplicate it over further.
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Jason Beem's Thursday Column June 9, 2022
Jason Beem looks ahead to the Belmont Stakes and offers some thoughts on the day.
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After the Racetrack: Beckham Bend
For this month’s After the Racetrack, we look at a unique bond that reminds racing fans just how special a horse can be and what aftercare means for many Thoroughbreds.
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Catching My Eye: Saturday, June 4, and Sunday, June 5, at Churchill Downs
Caddo River has the look of a four-year-old ready to make a serious name for himself.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem June 6, 2022
Jason Beem looks back at the weekend of racing at Churchill Downs.
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Jason Beem's Thursday Column for June 2, 2022
Jason Beem discusses the first day in the booth for new announcer Doug McPherson and other racecallers remember their first day.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem May 30, 2022
Jason Beem looks back at the weekend around racing.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem May 23, 2022
Jason Beem looks back at Saturday's Preakness Stakes.
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The Science of Horse Racing: The Photo Finish Camera
Learn more about this essential piece of racetrack equipment, from the pioneers working with single-exposure cameras and film baths to a filmmaker who developed the system we know today.
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How much does the winning Preakness Stakes jockey earn?
Jockeys turning up to the Preakness Stakes are riding for much more than prestige. For them, it’s also the opportunity at one of the biggest paydays for the year.
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10 interesting facts about American Pharoah, the legendary horse and Triple Crown winner
American Pharoah was the 12th Triple Crown winner, having broken a 37-year drought to win the famed trio of races in 2015.
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Seabiscuit: 10 interesting facts about the legendary horse
Here are 10 interesting facts about America's favorite equine underdog.
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10 interesting facts about Justify, the legendary horse and Triple Crown winner
Justify is the 13th and most recent Triple Crown winner, having achieved his milestone in 2018 in remarkable circumstances. Below are 10 interesting facts about Justify.
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The luckiest (and unluckiest) draws for the Preakness
What's in a number? We examined every Preakness Stakes since 1909 to find out which stall has the luck factor.
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True Crime in Horse Racing: Phar Lap
Since his sudden death in 1932, Australian champion Phar Lap has remained ingrained in the consciousness of the sport, both in his native land and here in North America.
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Jason Beem's Thursday Column for May 12, 2022
Jason looks back at his first season at Tampa Bay Downs.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem May 9, 2022
Jason Beem looks back at the Kentucky Derby.
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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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Keen Ice stamina comes to fore with Rich Strike
With the Kentucky Derby triumph, Calumet Farm will be full of enthusiasm about Keen Ice’s stallion prospects.
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After the Racetrack: Betty's Bambino
Betty's Bambino has become an essential part of owner Allie Conrad’s life while also demonstrating how versatile a Thoroughbred can be.
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Legion Bloodstock features three in Kentucky Juvenile Stakes
A new bloodstock agency that is off to a super-fast start with its first runners will have an unusually large interest in the $200,000 Kentucky Juvenile Stakes at Churchill Downs May 5.
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How has the winning time of the Kentucky Derby changed over time?
Below we explore how the average winning Kentucky Derby time has transformed over history.
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The biggest upsets in Belmont Stakes history
The "Test of the Champion" is the final stop on the Triple Crown journey, but it’s as well known for its shocks as its superstars.
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Kentucky Oaks International Scouting Report: Shahama
A half-sister to two-time champion Lookin At Lucky, UAE Oaks (G3) heroine Shahama brings a perfect record from Dubai. Can the Kentucky-bred make a winning homecoming in the Kentucky Oaks (G1)?
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem May 2, 2022
Jason discusses opening night at Churchill Downs and remembers former Churchill Downs announcer Luke Kruytbosch.
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Top 10 best racehorses of all time
Ranking the greatest racehorse of all time is an exercise fraught with challenges and subjectivity. But I'm going to give it a try.
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Kentucky Derby Field 2022: A look at the jockeys
Below we look at each jockey named to ride in the current 20-horse field of the 2022 Kentucky Derby and highlight a few who could cross the finish line first on May 7 at Churchill Downs.
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The longest running sporting events in the U.S.
To understand just how long the Kentucky Derby has been a focal point in American culture, let's compare its unprecedented tenure to 10 of the longest-running major sporting events in the U.S.
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True Crime in Horse Racing: The Curious Case of the Missing Mare
Shergar's kidnapping is shocking but not unprecedented: a similar crime happened nearly six years earlier, when Canadian champion Fanfreluche was stolen from her paddock at Claiborne Farm.
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Kentucky Derby International Scouting Report: Summer Is Tomorrow
UAE Derby (G2) runner-up Summer Is Tomorrow figures to make an impact on the Kentucky Derby pace scenario, but can the Dubai shipper stick around for the finish?
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Barber Road
Barber Road has the pedigree to handle the 1 1/4-mile distance of the Kentucky Derby (G1). But is he bred to peak on the first Saturday in May?
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Summer Is Tomorrow
It’s been fascinating to watch Summer Is Tomorrow develop into an accomplished dirt horse, considering his pedigree is geared strongly toward success on turf.
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Kentucky Derby Pedigree profile: Messier
Robert B. Lewis S. (G3) winner Messier has shown flashes of serious talent on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. And rest assured, he has the pedigree to be a serious player in the spring classics.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Mo Donegal
At the end of 2010, trainer Todd Pletcher headed into winter with Kentucky Derby (G1) favorite Uncle Mo in his barn. Now he's back with Uncle Mo's son, Mo Donegal.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem April 19, 2022
Jason talks about attending closing night at Pompano Park.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: White Abarrio
Pedigree handicapping can be a challenge, particularly when there’s limited data to interpret. Such is the case with White Abarrio, winner of the Holy Bull S. (G3) and Florida Derby (G1).
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem April 11, 2022
Jason Beem looks back at some of his favorite moments from the weekend.
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After the Racetrack: Scorpiancer
Like The Mean Queen, Scorpiancer, 2017’s champion steeplechaser, has won multiple graded stakes over the jumps at Belmont, Far Hills, and Middleburg, but now this newly retired jump specialist has moved on to a new career as a show jumper. With his new owner and trainer, Rachael Lively, Scorpiancer demonstrates the versatility of the Thoroughbred at any age.
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Jason Beem's Thursday Column for April 7, 2022
Jason interviews young racing fan and content creator Ray Cotolo.
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