How I scraped the paint to win the Kentucky Derby on Mystik Dan – jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. in his own words
Brian Hernandez recounts how he landed a thrilling Kentucky Derby victory to complete a historic double after his Oaks win on Thorpedo Anna
Kenny McPeek: The sport needs to make it possible for fans young and old to watch
Following Kenny McPeek’s amazing Kentucky Oaks-Derby double, here is our recent questionnaire with the trainer, who sent out his 2,000th career winner in February
The Fighting Finish: ‘If he’d just ridden his horse, he’d have won by two or three lengths’ – reliving a notorious Kentucky Derby episode
In the final part of his acclaimed series, Steve Dennis looks back on the infamous battle between Brokers Tip and Head Play – or, to speak more accurately, their jockeys …
Overseas stars targeting Royal Ascot glory with G1 entries from Australia, France, Japan and the US
Leading Australian sprinter Chain Of Lightning, French heavyweights Big Rock and Facteur Cheval, US challenger Crimson Advocate and Japanese contender North Bridge headline contenders from seven countries for the G1 contests and early-closing G2 races at Royal Ascot.
World rankings: Romantic Warrior claims #1 spot – at expense of Hong Kong compatriot Golden Sixty
The remarkable progression of Hong Kong racing in recent years is reflected in latest changes to Thoroughbred Racing Commentary’s exclusive Global Rankings.
Chad Brown eyes Royal Ascot debut with Coronation Stakes on cards for Aqueduct winner Sweet Rebecca
Royal Ascot regular Wesley Ward unveils two likely candidates with debut juvenile winners on Keeneland’s closing card
John Stewart: I want to have the best broodmare band on the planet
Our questions are answered by Resolute Racing supremo, who is making a major splash in the bloodstock world and will be represented by Just A Touch in the Kentucky Derby
TRC Global Rankings Insight
#1 Ranked 28 April 2024
| Horses | Romantic Warrior IRE |
|---|---|
| Sires Overall | Frankel GBR |
| Sires Dirt | Curlin USA |
| Sires Turf | Frankel GBR |
| Jockeys | James McDonald |
| Owners | Godolphin |
| Trainers | Charlie Appleby |
Seven Days in RacingTRC’s weekly digest
Children of SecretariatPatricia McQueen on the offspring of a true great
