Top jockey Flavien Prat has been snapped up to partner French raider Facteur Cheval in the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal ...

Willie “Bill” Shoemaker had ridden Forego for the first ... in my left hand and I just showed it to him,” the jockey said in a postrace interview. “He got the message.

Skippylongstocking and Be Your Best ship in to win the Hollywood Gold Cup and the Gamely Stakes, respectively, for jockey ...

1981 — Julius Erving of the Philadelphia 76ers is named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player, making him the only player to win MVP honors in both the NBA and the ABA. 1981 — 25th European Cup: Liverpool ...

1981 — Willie Shoemaker wins his 8,000th race and then three more. Shoemaker gets the milestone on top of War Allied in the ...

Part of Kentucky Derby lore, Dan and Ada Rice had their Wheaton-area estate equipped for both horses and their social life.

Willie Martinez splits his year riding thoroughbred horses at Presque Isle Downs and Tampa Bay Downs. What keeps him racing ...

Rushmore of Willie – Nelson, Mays, Joe Willie Namath and Willie Shoemaker (the most accomplished jockey of all-time); the alternate spelling version includes "Get the willies," Willy Wonka ...

Since its inception in 1875, the Kentucky Derby has become one of the most prestigious horse races in the world. Here are the all-time winning horses and jockeys in Kentucky Derby history. 2024: ...

1957 — Iron Liege, ridden by Bill Hartack, wins the Kentucky Derby by a nose when jockey Willie Shoemaker, aboard Gallant Man, misjudges the finish line. Shoemaker is in front but stands the ...

She served three terms. In 1986, Bill "Willie" Shoemaker became the oldest jockey to win the Kentucky Derby, riding Ferdinand. In 1992, Exxon International President Sidney Reso died four days ...