Black History Month: Isaac Murphy
He was born enslaved, but became one of the greatest jockeys of all time. Meet Isaac Murphy, and learn more about his story in our permanent exhibit on African Americans in Thoroughbred Racing.
He was born enslaved, but became one of the greatest jockeys of all time. Meet Isaac Murphy, and learn more about his story in our permanent exhibit on African Americans in Thoroughbred Racing.
Sir Barton won the first Triple Crown, and a century later we’re celebrating another Triple Crown winner, Justify. Here’s an unexpected way to compare these two: temperament!
Sir Barton won the first Triple Crown, and a century later we’re celebrating another Triple Crown winner, Justify. Here’s an unexpected way to compare these two: muscles!
Learn the history behind the iconic design of the Kentucky Derby trophy.
We have Bob Baffert to thank for ending two long horse racing droughts.
Although we've had Triple Crown champions since 1919,the Thoroughbred Racing Association only officially started recognizing them in 1950 with its iconic prize. Now there's a new trophy in town.
It took 136 years to see an unraced 2-year-old win the Kentucky Derby. How long will it take for us to see another horse do what Justify did in 2018? He left some pretty big shoes to fill.
Giacomo shocked the majority of the 156,435 in attendance, as he took the 131st Run for the Roses at odds of 50-1.
