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Escape-Artist OTTB Sneaky Kitten Thriving in Barrel Racing

Sneaky Kitten has a history of living up to his name. After contacting his previous connections, Sneaky Kitten’s owner, Crystal Rutten, learned the gelding has been a memorable horse for many of those who have worked with him.

“Sneaky came to me from a trainer down at Gulfstream [Park] whom I have connections with,” she said. “I’ve gotten many horses from him in the past that I have restarted. I’ve also been in contact with a few other trainers and grooms who knew of or worked with Sneaky. Apparently, he’s a pretty memorable guy.”

Taking It All in Stride: OTTB Mak Meets Every Challenge

This story was originally written in 2017 and has been re-published with an update on Mak (see below).

When Carleigh Fedorka agreed to ride a friend’s horse for a video advertising him for sale in 2012 she didn’t expect that she’d be the one buying him. But that’s exactly what happened.

The First Saturday in May: Since 1946

The night before the 1945 Kentucky Derby, the city of Louisville was packed with racing fans. They booked every hotel room in the city, where people were crowded in three or four to a room. They filled the parking lots with cars with out-of-state plates. The biggest club in town, Club Madrid, was sold out with a capacity crowd of more than 1,400 people to hear an orchestra flown in from the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York. Restaurants around town ran out of food.

Top 10 Reasons to Love Fair Grounds

You can be sure no racing fan will ever say, “If you’ve seen one track, you’ve seen ‘em all.” Layouts, food, events and even style all differ from one to another. If you’re visiting Fair Grounds for the first time, this list will help you feel like a local. If you’ve been there before, read it anyway, you just might find something new. How do I love the Fair Grounds? Let me count the ways.

1. It’s in New Orleans

Thoroughbred Incentive Program Makes Big Strides for Retired Racehorses

When The Jockey Club launched the Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P) and committed $100,000 to its development in 2012, it’s unlikely anyone expected it to become as popular as it has.

Seven years on, the program has seen major growth in its numbers both in what it offers to riders and in terms of how many people are taking part. The program had 150 shows give out TIP awards in 2012 and over 1,300 are scheduled to give out the awards this year, with the number of Thoroughbreds joining T.I.P jumping from 2,140 that first year to over 8,300 in 2017.

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