Dan Tordjman

New York

Correspondent and Brand Ambassador at America's Best Racing

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

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The Biggest Rivalries in Sports Right Now - June 2025

2 weeks ago | americasbestracing.net | Coco Gauff |Dan Tordjman

As we head into one of the most exciting times of the year for sports fans, this summer brings with it some of the most heated rivalries we've seen in recent years. From tennis to the NBA to the world of horse racing, these are some of the head-to-head matchups that are simmering with the intensity of an egg frying on a Miami sidewalk. Carlos Alcaraz vs. Jannik SinnerWhat more can you say about Carlos Alcaraz?
Great Hops and Fast Horses: Seven Bars and Breweries to Visit in Saratoga Springs

4 weeks ago | americasbestracing.net | Dan Tordjman

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Great Hops and Fast Horses: Six Bars and Breweries to Visit in Saratoga Springs

1 month ago | americasbestracing.net | Dan Tordjman

There’s so much to explore in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., if you’re planning to visit for the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival from June 4 to June 8, the July 4 Racing Festival from July 3-5, or some time during the summer meet that runs from July 10 to Sept. 1. 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.
Be a Part of Horse Racing History: Ticket Options, Entertainment at the 150th Preakness Stakes

1 month ago | americasbestracing.net | Dan Tordjman

If you’re anywhere near Baltimore, Md., on Saturday, May 17, you have to get to Pimlico Race Course. Not only will Pimlico host the second leg of horse racing’s 2025 Triple Crown, it’ll be the final time that the Preakness Stakes will be held at the historic facility. At some point in late June or early July, Pimlico will be demolished and redeveloped with an eye toward the Preakness returning there in 2027 (the Preakness will be held at Laurel Park in Laurel, Md., in 2026).
Notable Celebrity Horse Owners in the Kentucky Derby

2 months ago | americasbestracing.net | Dan Tordjman

The Kentucky Derby 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. For example, former Major League Baseball World Series champion Jayson Werth is back for the second year in a row with a horse in the Derby. 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.
What to Expect at Colonial Downs’ Three-Day Spring Meet

Mar 11, 2025 | 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.