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How to Make the Perfect Black-Eyed Susan

The black-eyed Susan – the flower associated with all things Preakness week – is not only the name of the day before Preakness, but the official flower of Maryland and the name of the Preakness’s signature drink.

Rosario’s Path from Dominican Republic to Run for the Roses

Joel Rosario and Frosted are led to the winner's circle following the Grade 1 Wood Memorial Stakes on April 4 at Aqueduct. (Photo by Eclipse Sportswire)

Jockeys’ Room: A Glimpse Inside a Rider’s Retreat

All photos courtesy of Julie June Stewart

Moquett Already a Winner with Far Right

Ron Moquett with his Kentucky Derby entrant Far Right. (Photo courtesy of Julie June Stewart)

It is always thrilling when a longshot comes in and wins a big race. It is even more exciting when it happens at the Kentucky Derby. That is why people dream. Who could have imagined that an orphan from Pocola, Okla. would fight his way from obscurity into the world’s most recognized race – the 141st running of the Kentucky Derby – and with a $2,500 horse?

Pletcher Trying to Solve Derby Puzzle

Todd Pletcher last raised the Belmont Stakes trophy (pictured) in 2013 but has only raised the Kentucky Derby trophy once in 2010. (Photo by Eclipse Sportswire)

By Tom Pedulla, America’s Best Racing

LOUISVILLE -- Todd Pletcher, an avid sports fan, knows what it means to win the big one.

A native of Dallas, he eagerly awaits each NFL season with the hope that seemingly star-crossed quarterback Tony Romo can lead his beloved Cowboys to victory in the Super Bowl.

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