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Throwing the Perfect Belmont Watch Party

Throwing the perfect horse racing viewing party is an art; you need to have a plan in place for drinks, snacks, decorations, betting, fashion, and maybe even a few games. With that in mind, I’ve put together a few ideas in each category to help you plan the ultimate Belmont Stakes viewing party.

A Look Back at What Was Hot in 1978

The last time there were back-to-back Triple Crown wins was in 1978, when Affirmed outfought his gallant rival Alydar through the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes to become racing's 11th Triple Crown winner just one year after

Bram’s Kentucky Derby Take: Asking for Spiritual Guidance

Show me the person who projected Donald Trump to be the presumptive Republican nominee for President of the United States in 2015. I’d like to ask that person some questions, like: what is the meaning of life? Or more importantly, can you tell me, oh, great oracle, who is going to win the 2016 Kentucky Derby?

Q&A with Eliza McGraw, author of ‘Here Comes Exterminator!’

Eliza McGraw’s “Here Comes Exterminator!” was released on April 26, and chronicles the amazing story of a longshot Kentucky Derby winner who became one of Thoroughbred racing’s all-time great runners.

McGraw took some time to chat with Dave Hill about the new book, horse racing in the early 20th Century and this year’s Kentucky Derby.

Best March Madness Horse Names

Midnight Lute, shown here after winning his second Breeders' Cup Sprint, was named after a legendary University of Arizona basketball coach. (Photos by Eclipse Sportswire unless otherwise noted)

March Madness reaches its conclusion on Monday when the 2016 NCAA Tournament Championship game tales place. This year's tournament again had the the buzzer-beaters, upsets, heartbreak and Cinderella stories that are synonymous with college basketball.

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