America's Best Racing

America's Best Racing is a multimedia platform dedicated to engaging fans and raising awareness about Thoroughbred racing in North America. Developed and supported by The Jockey Club, its goal is to enhance the prominence and recognition of the region's top racing events, emphasizing both the excitement of the sport and its vibrant lifestyle.

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The Best to Wear the Lilies: Top 10 Kentucky Oaks Winners

6 days ago | americasbestracing.net | Jennifer Kelly

The Kentucky Oaks began as a companion to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, much as the English Oaks at Epsom serves as the female version of the prestigious Derby. For many years, the Oaks was more of a regional event, a broodmare-maker rather than a show for stars. Also continuously contested since 1875, this run for the lilies has become as much of a destination as the run for the roses, thanks to names like Monomoy Girl, Princess Rooney, and Ashado.
Noel’s Weekend Winners: A Stakes Double Saturday at Keeneland

1 week ago | americasbestracing.net | Noel Michaels

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Horse Racing’s Returning Stars an Exciting Group Worth Getting Behind

1 week ago | americasbestracing.net | Frank Angst

The Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is less than three weeks away and the group of 3-year-olds preparing for this year’s classics appears to be especially promising, but we pause our Triple Crown coverage a bit to note that this year’s impressive batch of older dirt horses in training offers racing a terrific chance to market its stars.
Sixteen Things to Know About the Kentucky Derby

1 week ago | americasbestracing.net | Woodford Reserve |Mike Curry

The Kentucky Derby was first held in 1875 and ranks as the longest continuously held major sporting event in the United States. This year will mark the 151st edition of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, which had been held on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs every year since 1946 before the COVID-19 pandemic forced the postponement of the race in 2020 until Sept. 5.
2025 Kentucky Derby Prospect Profiles: Blue Grass Stakes Winner Burnham Square

1 week ago | americasbestracing.net | Mike Curry

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The Basics: How to Bet the Kentucky Derby

1 week ago | americasbestracing.net | Mike Curry

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‘Let’s Go For It’: Derby a Reality for Flying Mohawk Co-Owner and Baseball Agent Jeff Berry

1 week ago | americasbestracing.net | Jayson Werth |Tom Pedulla

Tom Pedulla is interviewing prominent owners, trainers and jockeys as they travel the Road to the $5 million Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve on May 3 at Churchill Downs. This week’s installment features Jeff Berry, a senior adviser to Buster Posey, president of the San Francisco Giants. Berry partnered with former major league All-Star Jayson Werth and noted Florida real estate developer Shawn Kaleta in owning Kentucky Derby candidate Flying Mohawk.
Takeaways from Thorpedo Anna’s Rousing Win and a Weekend of Great Racing

1 week ago | americasbestracing.net | Tom Pedulla

Tom Pedulla offers takeaways from reigning Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna’s latest stellar performance in the $1.25 million Apple Blossom Handicap at Oaklawn Park, the last Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve qualifying race in the $400,000 Stonestreet Lexington Stakes at Keeneland and other major stakes races contested at both sites.
ABR Sunday Selections: Full-Card Picks for April 13 at Gulfstream Park (Mandatory Rainbow 6 Payout)

1 week ago | americasbestracing.net | Noel Michaels

Every Sunday Noel Michaels will provide free full-card picks for a one racecard in North America. A veteran handicapper and tournament-play pioneer, Michaels also writes a weekly “Weekend Winners” blog for America’s Best Racing with a focus on key stakes races at marquee tracks. This feature will be straight-forward: full-card picks for one Sunday slate of races of his choosing.
Noel’s Weekend Winners: A Pair of Great Betting Races at Keeneland

2 weeks ago | americasbestracing.net | Noel Michaels

Welcome to Noel Michaels’ Weekend Winners, the place to go for weekend best bets and spot plays from veteran handicapper and tournament-play pioneer Noel Michaels. Check back every week for a couple of highlighted selections designed to help you cash a few bets and make some money.