Bill Shoemaker

Commentary
‘Most of the ballyhoos were the private property of Bill Shoemaker’ – Bill Christine recalls an amazing 94 in ’54 at Del Mar
Bill Christine | Sep 8, 2024 |
Commentary
‘If you’re going to make a mistake, they say, make a big one’ – when the Shoe misjudged the winning post at Churchill Downs
Steve Dennis | Apr 26, 2024 |

Jay Hovdey's Favorite Racehorses
Hill Rise: ‘He is why I’m here, still writing about horses half a century after he was born’ – Jay Hovdey on his childhood equine hero
Jay Hovdey | Mar 27, 2024 |
Commentary
Twelve of the greatest rides at the Breeders’ Cup
Jay Hovdey | Oct 11, 2021 |
Racing
When the noise from just a single Cicada was heard across America
Jay Hovdey | Jun 7, 2021 |
Racing
Unforgettable tales from a generation of black stable hands who gave racing a sturdy backbone
Jay Hovdey | Mar 8, 2021 |
Commentary
America’s first Eclipse champion: A marvellous freak who checked every box
Jay Hovdey | Jan 11, 2021 |
Racing
Remembering the original winner of the Filly Triple Crown
Mary Pitt | Oct 18, 2020 |
Racing
End of an era as the #3 jockey on the world all-time list calls it a day
Nicholas Godfrey | Jan 10, 2020 |
Racing
How the greats are remembered: did you agree with our expert polls?
Bob Ehalt | Dec 27, 2017 |