Dan Tordjman

New York

Correspondent and Brand Ambassador at America's Best Racing

Content & Marketing @ABRLive • Co-Founder @EQconvention • Danonymous Racing • Past: @MidAtlanticTB

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What to Expect at Colonial Downs’ Three-Day Spring Meet

1 month ago | americasbestracing.net | Dan Tordjman

The first edition of the Virginia Derby was held in 1998 and has now been contested for more than a quarter-century, but the Colonial Downs feature race takes on a new look Saturday. Formerly a turf stakes for 3-year-olds in September, the Virginia Derby was moved to mid-March for 2025 and shifted to the dirt main track with Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve qualifying points on the line.
Meet the Jockeys of the 2024 Breeders’ Cup Classic

Oct 28, 2024 | americasbestracing.net | John Velazquez |Dan Tordjman

Just as any NFL team needs a reliable quarterback if it wants to win a Super Bowl, so too do the connections of the best racehorses in training need the services of a top-notch jockey if they’re aiming to win a race like the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic. Since it’s the richest race in North America and the ultimate prize at the Breeders’ Cup World Championships this Friday and Saturday at Del Mar, winning the Classic is the ultimate goal for any rider.
Pro Tips: Photos You Need to Take at 2024 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar

Oct 22, 2024 | americasbestracing.net | Dan Tordjman

If you’re headed to the 2024 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar Nov. 1-2, there’s a good chance you’re showing up with phone in hand. There’s no shame in it — you’re going to be at the World Championships of horse racing. If you don’t have the photos to prove it, were you really even there? As someone who has been lucky enough to visit Del Mar on several occasions, I thought I’d give you a little preview of some of the spots at the track where you can capture some awesome photos.
Meet the Jockeys of the 2024 Belmont Stakes

Jun 4, 2024 | americasbestracing.net | Dan Tordjman

The venue for this Saturday’s Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets might be different but the goal remains the same for the 10 jockeys who’ll enter the starting gate for the final leg of racing’s Triple Crown in 2024. Winning the Belmont Stakes is a major achievement and most riders would put it at the very top of their resume.
Great Hops and Fast Horses: Six Bars and Breweries to Visit in Saratoga Springs

May 29, 2024 | americasbestracing.net | Dan Tordjman

There’s so much to explore in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., if you’re planning to visit for the summer meet that runs from July 11 to Sept. 2. Well before you get to the track, you have to check out what Saratoga has to offer when it comes to food and drink. This article is for my fellow beer drinkers. Until a few years ago, I had no idea just how awesome Saratoga’s beer scene had become.
An Insider's Look at the Saratoga Springs, NY Area

May 27, 2024 | bloodhorse.com | Dan Tordjman

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people make the pilgrimage to Saratoga Springs, N.Y., for one of the most celebrated meets in the world of horse racing. This year, instead of heading to Saratoga Race Course in mid-July, fans will start pouring into town much earlier for a historic running of the Belmont Stakes (G1) June 8. The third and final jewel of racing's Triple Crown is being held at Saratoga this year due to ongoing construction at Belmont Park.
Meet the Jockeys of the 2024 Preakness Stakes

May 14, 2024 | americasbestracing.net | Brian Hernandez Jr. |Frankie Dettori |Dan Tordjman

Much like getting an opportunity to ride in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, landing an assignment as a jockey in the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course is one of the ultimate goals for riders around the country. This year’s cast of Preakness Stakes jockeys includes a legend from Europe, a rising star from Puerto Rico, and some of the elite U.S. riders from coast to coast. Let’s take a closer look at each of this year’s Preakness Stakes jockeys, in alphabetical order.
Meet the Jockeys of the 2024 Kentucky Derby

Apr 28, 2024 | americasbestracing.net | John Velazquez |Tyler Gaffalione |Sierra Leone |Dan Tordjman

The Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is where lifelong dreams are made for anyone who has ever aspired to a career in racing. For the jockeys, making it to the Derby starting gate just once is considered a major accomplishment. This year at Churchill Downs for the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby, the jockeys entering the starting gate will represent nine separate nations and three continents, from Europe to Asia to North America. The riders also range in age from 19 to 53.
Celebrities Who Have Owned Horses in the Kentucky Derby

Apr 25, 2024 | americasbestracing.net | while Ian Rapoport |Joy Taylor |Dan Tordjman

The Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is an event for the stars – both equine and human. Making it to the race is a dream of horse owners from all walks of life. This year, Kentucky Derby contender Dornoch is owned in part by former Major League Baseball World Series champion Jayson Werth. He’s just the latest in an impressive list of celebrities who’ve been in the Louisville, Ky., spotlight on the first Saturday in May.
Ranking the Five Greatest Musical Experiences at the Pegasus World Cup

Jan 19, 2024 | americasbestracing.net | Dan Tordjman

As I stood inside the Carousel Club at Gulfstream Park in late January last year, it dawned on me: The Pegasus World Cup had arrived – not just as a major racing event but as an entertainment experience. At the center of it all was the sound of music, which has become the big selling point of the event that will be headlined this year by renowned DJ Calvin Harris.