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Raising Racing Kids: Twelve Notable Racetrack Moms

On this Mother’s Day, we’re taking a minute to acknowledge some of racing’s most recognizable moms, including a few women who’ve just recently become mothers, and celebrate all moms in the industry. The dedication required to be a “racing mom” is unmatched, so thank you!

Taylor Ortiz: Formerly a jockey, Taylor is married to 2016 Eclipse Award-winning rider Jose Ortiz. They have two children, Leilani and Derek.

Daily Racing Form’s Jay Privman Featured on ‘The Winner’s Circle’

Featuring America’s Best Racing’s deep roster of talented contributors, including former ESPN SportsCenter weekend anchor now-turned radio personality Bram Weinstein, who serves as the host of “The Winner’s Circle”; retired Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens; and Dan Tordjman, “The Winner’s Circle” presented by SB Nation Radio brings together these accomplished racing insiders to share their knowledge, tips, insights, and opinions by offering a unique, weekly perspec

Behind the Scenes with ‘Derby for Dummies’ at Churchill Downs

The minute I heard their voices, I knew exactly who they were and yet I had never met them before. I saw them on TV the night before. Local Louisville station WHAS was featuring “Derby for Dummies” and sending two of their newest employees to the Kentucky Derby for the first time. It’s easy to pick out a newbie at the Derby. There is a certain level of excitement in their voice and an aura about them that radiates joy and excitement. I was standing at the rail on the backside for the morning workouts and turned around to check them out. I said “I KNOW YOU!

Q&A with ‘Sunday Today’ Host Willie Geist

Willie Geist is host of NBC’s “Sunday Today with Willie Geist”. He also is a co-host of “Morning Joe,” host of the “Sunday Sitdown” podcast, and a contributor to NBC News programs and to the NBC Sports Group, where he reports for NBC Olympics and NBC Sports Network. Geist is the co-author of Good Talk, Dad: The Birds and the Bees ... and Other Conversations We Forgot to Have.

American Essentials Older Than the Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby, which first occurred on May 17, 1875, in Louisville, Ky., has been run every year since at fabled Churchill Downs. Often called the “greatest two minutes in sports,” 20 racehorses, all 3-year-old Thoroughbreds, compete in this iconic race on the first Saturday in May, covering a distance of 1 ¼ miles. This year, of course, the Kentucky Derby has been moved to the first Saturday in September due to COVID-19 precautions.

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