News and Features

Dubai World Cup: Chad Summers - Mind Your Biscuits

• March 21, 2017
• 3:26

Trainer Chad Summers talks about Mind Your Biscuits, who runs in the March 25 Dubai Golden Shaheen Courtesy Dubai Racing Club

Ben's Cat: Better Than Ever

• May 26, 2016
• 3:34

Fan favorite Ben’s Cat continues to excel for Hall of Famer King Leatherbury. The Blood-Horse caught up with the 10-year-old warrior and his connections in Maryland, where he dashed to his fifth Jim McKay Turf Sprint score.

Kentucky Derby Ponies of 2016

• May 6, 2016
• 2:05

Claire Novak introduces us to the horses who help out our Kentucky Derby contenders. Meet the Kentucky Derby ponies Satire, Harley, Smokey, Chester, and Red.

Visions of Roses: Whitmore's Journey

• May 2, 2016
• 2:53

Join Chance Moquett, the 23-year-old son of trainer Ron Moquett, as he describes the memories that are made with a runner on the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) trail.

Horse of the Year Contender California Chrome

• May 1, 2016
• 8:52

Catch up with 2014 Kentucky Derby (gr. I) winner California Chrome and learn about his new Kentucky home, Taylor Made Farm near Nicholasville, Ky., where he'll retire to stud at the end of his racing career.

Triple Crown Training: Explore Marion County

• April 6, 2016
• 3:45

Act I, Presented by Fasig-Tipton: Marion County, FL is the go-to nursery for young Thoroughbreds; the last 2 Triple Crown winners, American Pharoah and Affirmed, trained there as 2-yr-olds.

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Nyquist Arrives at Keeneland

• April 3, 2016
• 0:10

Florida Derby (gr. I) winner Nyquist arrives at Keeneland April 3 as he continues the trail to the Kentucky Derby.

Dubai World Cup Press Conference

• March 27, 2016
• 10:14

Comments from California Chrome's connections after his victory in the Dubai World Cup, including Victor Espinoza's discussion of the saddle slipping. Courtesy Dubai Racing Club.

Dubai World Cup: California Chrome After the Race

• March 26, 2016
• 0:32

2014 Horse of the Year California Chrome returns from winning the 2016 Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) March 26 at Meydan.

UAE Derby Press Conference

• March 26, 2016
• 3:02

Comments from trainer Mikio Matsunaga after Lani's victory in the UAE Derby (UAE-II). Courtesy Dubai Racing Club

Dubai World Cup Post Times

• March 26, 2016
• 1:15

For U.S. fans, Claire Novak runs down the post times for races on the Dubai World Cup card March 26 at Meydan.

Dubai World Cup: Brad Weisbord on Mshawish

• March 25, 2016
• 3:06

Al Shaqab Racing's U.S. manager talks about the Todd Pletcher trained Mshawish one day before his run in the Dubai World Cup (UAE-I).

Dubai World Cup: Morning Training 03/24 Part 2

• March 24, 2016
• 5:07

Morning training in Dubai, including Rich Tapestry (gold 3), Dariyan (green 4), Vazirabad (red 1), Vadamos (white 12), Gailo Chop (green 7), Highland Reel (green 2). Plus footage from Breakfast with the Stars. Courtesy Dubai Racing Club

Dubai World Cup: Morning Training March 24 Part 1

• March 24, 2016
• 4:28

Horses preparing for Dubai World Cup Day including Mshawish (white 9), Frank Conversation (pink 8), California Chrome (white 1), Hoppertunity (white 7), Peniaphobia (Black 1), Handassa (gray 4), and Keen Ice (white 2). Courtesy Dubai Racing Club

Dubai World Cup: William Buick on Frosted

• March 24, 2016
• 2:57

Last year's Dubai World Cup (UAE-I)-winning jockey William Buick looks to win again March 26 at Meydan, this time for Kiaran McLaughlin on Frosted.

Dubai World Cup: Hoppertunity

• March 19, 2016
• 0:06

Hoppertunity with Dana Barnes aboard checks out the track at Meydan in preparation for the Dubai World Cup on March 26. Courtesy Dubai Racing Club

Wise Dan and Successful Dan Grazing

• March 17, 2016
• 0:53

Claire Novak catches up with the Dans March 17. Watch the dynamic duo enjoy a sunny day on the farm. Retirement is good!

Victor Espinoza On California Chrome's Win

• February 25, 2016
• 0:19

Comments from Victor Espinoza after California's win in Dubai on February 25, 2016. Courtesy of Dubai Racing Club

California Chrome on Track in Dubai

• February 22, 2016
• 0:12

California Chrome on track preparing for handicap race Feb. 25 at Meydan Racecourse. Courtesy of Dubai Racing Club.

Dubai World Cup: Alan Sherman and 'Chrome'

• February 9, 2016
• 2:10

The Dubai Racing Club asks trainer Alan Sherman a few questions about how California Chrome looks leading up to the Dubai World Cup. Video courtesy of the Dubai Racing Club

Playing in the Snow

• January 23, 2016
• 0:13

Horse playing in the snow in Central Kentucky on Jan. 23, 2016.

California Chrome Departs for Dubai: 1/21/2016

• January 21, 2016
• 4:24

California Chrome leaves Los Alamitos to begin his journey to Dubai for the Dubai World Cup. Includes comments from trainer Art Sherman. Video Courtesy Los Alamitos Race Course

Jim Rome's Owner Conference Keynote Speech

• January 14, 2016
• 73:27

Jim Rome gives the keynote speech during the Thoroughbred Owner Conference at Gulfstream Park on January 13, 2016. Courtesy America's Best Racing

California Chrome Works Dec. 27, 2015

• December 27, 2015
• 3:08

Watch 2014 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner California Chrome work at Los Alamitos Dec. 27, 2015 with Victor Espinoza.