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Jay Hovdey

Jay Hovdey, author of the series Favorite Racehorses and Horse Racing Goes to the Movies for Thoroughbred Racing Commentary, is a five-time Eclipse Award winner for turf writing, winner of the Walter Haight Award for career excellence, and a member of the Joe Hirsch Media Roll of Honor at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs, NY.

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  • Fran’s Valentine: ‘She continued to try so darn hard’
    Jay Hovdey's Favorite Racehorses

    Fran’s Valentine: ‘She continued to try so darn hard’

    Jay Hovdey  |  May 18, 2022  | 
  • Bates Motel: ‘If he’d been a human being, I think he would have ended up in federal prison’ – John Gosden
    Jay Hovdey's Favorite Racehorses

    Bates Motel: ‘If he’d been a human being, I think he would have ended up in federal prison’ – John Gosden

    Jay Hovdey  |  Apr 27, 2022  | 
  • Ancient Title: ‘There were so many times he took the breath away’
    Jay Hovdey's Favorite Racehorses

    Ancient Title: ‘There were so many times he took the breath away’

    Jay Hovdey  |  Mar 16, 2022  | 
  • Introducing the untold stories of the backstretch
    Commentary

    Introducing the untold stories of the backstretch

    Jay Hovdey  |  Feb 18, 2022  | 
  • The unusual, fair-weather rivalry played out in the shadow of Secretariat
    Racing

    The unusual, fair-weather rivalry played out in the shadow of Secretariat

    Jay Hovdey  |  Jan 10, 2022  | 
  • When the Breeders’ Cup isn’t the be-all and end-all of championship racing
    Commentary

    When the Breeders’ Cup isn’t the be-all and end-all of championship racing

    Jay Hovdey  |  Nov 15, 2021  | 
  • Twelve of the greatest rides at the Breeders’ Cup
    Commentary

    Twelve of the greatest rides at the Breeders’ Cup

    Jay Hovdey  |  Oct 11, 2021  | 
  • The day Tiznow became America’s hero, an everlasting symbol of stubborn resolve
    Commentary

    The day Tiznow became America’s hero, an everlasting symbol of stubborn resolve

    Jay Hovdey  |  Sep 13, 2021  | 
  • A beacon of excellence, and a much-valued target in its own right: the story of the Pacific Classic
    Commentary

    A beacon of excellence, and a much-valued target in its own right: the story of the Pacific Classic

    Jay Hovdey  |  Aug 16, 2021  | 
  • He helped change race-calling for ever, but even Trevor Denman has to practice
    Racing

    He helped change race-calling for ever, but even Trevor Denman has to practice

    Jay Hovdey  |  Jul 12, 2021  | 
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