There are certain rules to naming racehorses. Mendoza, named after IU's Heisman winner Fernando, is a distinguished honor.

The son of Tapit won on debut at Ellis Park, then added a first-level allowance win at Keeneland to his resume on Oct. 11.

To celebrate a remarkable year of racing action on the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) circuit, the NYRA Press ...

The race doesn't offer Kentucky Derby points, but is the first step on the road to the Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park.

Santa Anita-based Super Corredora and Kopion are on this writer’s ballot for division championships; winners, including Horse ...

The first baby of 2026 was born at Norton Hospital in Louisville shortly after midnight. Asa made his way into the world at ...

Many people look forward to spending time inside a castle when traveling Europe, but Americans can find a great one right in ...

Balboa's first start for Russell was impressive: he crushed the six-furlong James F. Lewis III S. by 5 1/4 lengths. Then he ...

Let’s ring in 2026 by watching some newly turned 3-year-olds strut their stuff! Sophomore racing dominates this weekend, with ...

Many local people — from Martha Layne Collins to Junior Bridgeman to Wayne Lucas — passed from the scene in Louisville and ...

Herald-Leader visual journalist Tasha Poullard’s top photos from the past year include coverage of the Kentucky Derby, Railbird Music Festival, University of Kentucky football and women’s basketball ...