‘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
Australian racing mourns as Lonhro, the Black Flash, dies at 25
The ‘Black Flash’ Lonhro, one of the most popular racehorses in the modern era of Australian racing, has died at the age of 25.
Citation: ‘He can catch and beat any horse he can see’ – when Calumet conquered all
In the latest instalment of his popular series, Steve Dennis remembers the glory days of the famous devil’s red silks as they dominated the Kentucky Derby scene
IRE Incentive scheme goes from strength to strength with more than €3.8m awarded in bonuses to owners of Irish-breds
Over €20m in sales generated at sales with numerous success stories as popular scheme enters fourth year – as Nancy Sexton reports
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
