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Jockey Chel-c Bailey rode her first winner recently at Oaklawn Park after previously competing as an MMA fighter.

MMA Fighter-Turned-Jockey Chel-c Bailey Rides First Winner

Chel-c Bailey is a winner on the mat, the octagon, and now the track after the apprentice jockey recorded her first career victory aboard Burtnjoe in Friday’s first race at Oaklawn.

Mouse, the Tampa Bay Downs Mascot with a Heart of Gold

Everyone loves a miniature horse: They’re adorable, sassy, and fun-sized. Tampa Bay Downs found the perfect mini to become the track’s mascot: Mouse. What makes this little horse newsworthy, though, is how much she overcame on her way to becoming a beloved fixture at the Oldsmar, Fla., oval.

The ABCs of Horse Racing for Beginners

If you’re new to horse racing and want to follow along, welcome! We’re here to help you out. Below, you’ll find a beginner’s guide to horse racing by the letter. Use this terminology, and you’ll sound like a horse racing insider every time. Want more terms? Check out our glossary, or just head on over to our Learn page for your beginner’s guide to the best sport in the world.

A – Across the Board

Get to Know HipicaTV Analyst Claudia Spadaro

Among the many talented young professionals in the world of racing, there are few as dynamic as Claudia Elena Spadaro. Born in Venezuela, Spadaro has developed a multi-national following as her star has grown in the U.S. as one of the main handicappers and on-air personalities for HipicaTV.

Spadaro is based at Gulfstream Park, not far from her alma mater at the University of Miami. We sent her some questions so that we could get to know her a little better.

Visit Horse Country: Lane’s End Is a Must-Visit Destination

Lane’s End has been one of the most successful Thoroughbred operations for over 40 years. The farm in Woodford County, Ky.

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