Breeding: Making A Bloodline
The pedigree of a racehorse is an important aspect of its success. Some bloodlines are connected to great success, others not so much.
The pedigree of a racehorse is an important aspect of its success. Some bloodlines are connected to great success, others not so much.
Look inside the life of Barry Northern, a lifetime horse racing lover and long-time employee of the Kentucky Derby Museum.
As the United States salutes its beloved fathers and father-figures this weekend, we’re taking you way back to explore the “founding fathers” of the modern Thoroughbred race horse.
Need ideas on what to serve at your Kentucky Derby party at home? Check out these delicious recipes brought to you by the Derby Cafe Express at Kentucky Derby Museum!
Between 1978 and 2015, there were many near misses at Triple Crown glory. Among these champions is the Pennsylvania-bred Smarty Jones.
New Albany can also claim a Derby winner, the trainer of the little known 1904 champion named Elwood.
Learn more about Jimmy Winkfield, who won the Kentucky Derby twice, 1901 and 1902, and is the most recent Black jockey to win the celebrated race.
"José “Joe” Rodriguez, called the “Cuban Glide,” was the trailblazer for Latinx jockeys in the United States.
