‘If you’re going to make a mistake, they say, make a big one’ – when the Shoe misjudged the winning post at Churchill Downs
In the latest instalment of his series celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Kentucky Derby, Steve Dennis recalls a notorious blunder from a legendary figure
What’s been happening: Frankie Dettori and the Kentucky Derby, the Hall of Fame, Olivier Peslier and more …
The latest from the Kentucky Derby, the Hall of Fame Class of 2024 and top French jockey’s retirement feature in our weekly digest of recent international racing news
‘If there ever was a word to describe Best Pal, ‘honest’ would top the list’ – Jay Hovdey on a famous hometown hero
America’s foremost racing writer continues his unmissable series with memories of a hugely popular performer who dominated the first half of the 1990s in California
Celebrating priceless stories from the rich African-American history at Churchill Downs
FROM THE ARCHIVE: Amanda Duckworth with an account of a joyous Louisville gathering celebrating the legacy of African-American racetrackers
Charlie Appleby reclaims world trainers’ #1 spot after bright start to 2024
Godolphin trainer Charlie Appleby has reaped the rewards of the Dubai team’s longstanding international outlook by reclaiming the #1 spot on Thoroughbred Racing Commentary’s Global Rankings.
‘Shergar, Shergar, where are you?’ When one of racing’s most disturbing mysteries hit the silver screen
Our resident film correspondent reflects on a cinematic portrayal of a notorious episode in the sport’s history
Across the pond: why hard-working expat Ben Curtis is dreaming of Kentucky Derby glory
Interview with Britain’s former all-weather champ, thriving in his new environment and in line to ride Louisiana Derby runner-up Honor Marie in America’s greatest race
TRC Global Rankings Insight
#1 Ranked 21 April 2024
| Horses | Golden Sixty AUS |
|---|---|
| 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
