LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Rich Strike has won the 2022 Kentucky Derby race. The horse is owned by RED TR-Racing and trained by Eric Reed. On Rich Strike was jockey Sonny Leon. The win was a major surprise after Rich Strike, Read more…
Ethereal Road. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Derby officials have announced that Ethereal Road has been scratched out of the 148th Kentucky Derby. Ethereal Road’s exit has opened the door for RED TR-Racing’s Rich Strike to take the field on Saturday, Read more…
Barry Butzow. Barry Butzow and his wife Joni own Zozos, a colt that finished second at the Louisiana Derby to qualify for the 2022 Kentucky Derby. “This is a thrill for our entire family,” said Barry Butzow. Who owns White Read more…
A. Miniature Horses should not be ridden by anyone over 70 pounds; however, Miniatures are extremely adept at learning to drive. Although small children are of the appropriate weight and many Miniature Horses are gentle and willing mounts, as with Read more…
Make sure your horse is at least 2 years old. Low-impact work done in short intervals helps young horses develop their joints and muscles. If training begins too early, horses can face physical problems like joint pain and bone spurs. Read more…
Crown Pride (JPN) Racing News Crown Pride became the second Japanese-trained horse, and the first Japanese-bred, to win the 1 3/16-mile UAE Derby. What is the name of the Japanese horse in the Kentucky Derby 2022? Ruggero is a Japanese Read more…
Racing Term Description Bridle A piece of tack that fits over a horse’s head and to which the bit and reins are attached. Broodmare A mare (female horse) at stud who is kept with the aim of producing a foal. Read more…
Once your horse is ready, place the saddle on its back while praising it. Then, tighten the girth in intervals, and give your horse time to walk and jog with the saddle on. Repeat the process for several days until Read more…
The rating is based on the horse’s actual finishing time along with other factors such as post position and track condition. The higher the rating the better, with the fastest horses achieving in the 100s. In computing a horse’s speed Read more…
What makes a horse a novice? A horse is a novice if it has never won the same type of race as the one it is currently competing in. National Hunt horse racing’s novice horse is one that has never Read more…