Bill Hartack, one of only two jockeys to win the Kentucky Derby five times, poses with his first three trophies at his Miami Springs home in May 1964. Photo: Associated Press / Alamy Stock Photo ...

Notable absences in Classics on both sides of the Atlantic, a tragic end for a Japanese star in Hong Kong, and more Dubai World Cup recriminations – all this and more in our weekly digest of recent ...

Front-runner. Last year’s champion two-year-old but unconvincing this term. Yes, he defeated Rodriguez in a one-mile G3, but the time was ordinary and he disappointed behind Journalism in the Santa ...

It’s good to talk: NTRA president Tom Rooney in interview mode; there’s no shortage of topics for him to consider, that’s for sure. Photo: NTRA Tom Rooney, president and CEO of the National ...

New world leader: Ka Ying Rising (Zac Purton) and connections at Sha Tin after the Chairman’s Sprint Prize. Photo: Hong Kong Jockey Club There’s a new head honcho in town – and he’s Hong Kong sprint ...

In a major interview, Jay Hovdey speaks to the president of the hugely successful partnership group behind the Derby favorite Other than its racetrack and sprawling fairgrounds, there’s not much to ...

Cheltenham regular Melon doing the honours at Warwick and Epsom specialist Corazon Espinado booked for the home of the Derby ...

Crowded house: The cost can be prohibitive – but that won’t stop more than 100,000 souls showing up for one of sport’s greatest occasions. Photo: Churchill Downs Ken Snyder laments the price of ...

Back for more: Asfoora (Oisin Murphy) wins the King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot in 2024. Photo: Francesca Altoft / focusonracing.com International stars Asfoora and Satono Reve headline entries ...