Horse Racing

Justify Carries Jockey Bob Baffert Deeper into History

Only one other trainer has won the Triple Crown with two horses

By Sean Gregory/Elmont, N.Y. June 9, 2018

Justify's Win Was Even More Impressive Than It Looked

The Belmont Stakes is considered the most difficult of the three races

By Jennifer Calfas June 8, 2018

The Apprentice: A Young Jockey Takes the Reins

Amelia Hauschild has dreamed of being a professional jockey for most of her 16 years, and now she's ready for her very first race.

By Lance Murphey & John Hubbell May 5, 2017

2 Horses Die in Early Preakness Day Races

A jockey also broke his collarbone

By Katie Reilly May 21, 2016

Review: An Unlikely Champion Runs for Glory in Winning Doc Dark Horse

A winner can come from anywhere

By Stephanie Zacharek May 5, 2016

American Pharoah Finishes First at Haskell

The three-year-old horse is said to be retiring later this year

By Nash Jenkins August 3, 2015

This Video Lets You Experience the Thrill of Riding a Champion Racehorse

This is what happens when you put a GoPro on a Triple Crown winner's head

By Eric Dodds July 31, 2015

Watch Triple Crown Jockey Victor Espinoza Race Jimmy Fallon on Mini-Motorcyles

They called it the Quadruple Crown

By Esther Zuckerman June 9, 2015

Is American Pharoah’s Triple Crown Win Bad for Stocks?

The S&P 500 has fared poorly in past years with a Triple Crown winner

By Tom Huddleston, Jr. / Fortune June 8, 2015

American Pharoah Trainer Bob Baffert Talks With TIME

In an in-depth interview, American Pharoah's trainer discusses his horse, his hair, and forgetting to take his meds

By Sean Gregory June 8, 2015

How American Pharoah Made History at Belmont

A thunderous performance at Belmont clinches a Triple Crown for the horse, and its trainer finally nets the sport's elusive prize

By Sean Gregory June 7, 2015

Is American Pharoah Racing Into History?

How the horse stacks up against past Triple Crown hopefuls

By Sean Gregory May 28, 2015

American Pharoah's Owner Hit With Gambling Debt Lawsuit

The businessman who owns the prized colt is facing a legal hurdle

By Claire Zillman / Fortune May 21, 2015

Hats, Mint Juleps and Roses: Kentucky Derby Staples Explained

By TIME Staff May 2, 2015

California Chrome Co-Owner Apologizes for Being a Sore Loser

Steve Coburn said he is "ashamed of himself" for implying other horse owners were "cowards" after California Chrome failed to win the Triple Crown on Saturday

By Nolan Feeney June 9, 2014

California Chrome Owner Slams Rivals After Belmont

Steve Coburn criticized victorious competitors for resting their horses in the first two legs of the Triple Crown, saying it's "not fair to these horses that have been in the game since Day 1"

By Sam Frizell June 8, 2014

No Triple Crown: Anger and Sadness at the Belmont Stakes

California Chrome fell short in his Triple Crown bid. And co-owner Steve Coburn was not happy about it. Inside a day of horse racing sadness.

By Sean Gregory June 8, 2014

Watch Secretariat's Historic Win To Get Ready for Tonight's Belmont Stakes

The favorite to win the Belmont Stakes Saturday night, California Chrome, has a lot going for him. He's won the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes, he's strong, and he's descended from multiple stakes winners....

By Sam Frizell June 7, 2014

WATCH: A Dummy's Guide to the Triple Crown

Learn about the Triple Crown in less time than it takes to run the Belmont Stakes

By Harry Swartout June 6, 2014

Horse Racing's Nasal-Strip Nonsense

The New York Racing Association has just lifted its ban on nasal strips for this year's Belmont Stakes — a victory for common sense that may allow history to take place

By Sean Gregory May 20, 2014

California Dreamin'

Successful colt California Chrome's bid to be the first Triple Crown winner since 1978 is reportedly back on track after New York state officials are said to have informed trainers that the thoroughbred could wear a nasal strip for the Belmont Stakes

By Nolan Feeney May 18, 2014

California Chrome Favorite To Win Preakness

The second of the three Triple Crown races begins at 6:18pm ET on Saturday, and the Kentucky Derby winner is bookmakers' favorite to cross the finish line first. If California Chrome succeeds in Maryland it would put the thoroughbred one step closer to becoming the first Triple Crown winner since 1978

By Eliana Dockterman May 17, 2014

Horse Racing

Tiz The Law Wins a Surreal Belmont Stakes

2 Racehorses Die in 'Freak Accident' Collision at Del Mar

'Enough Is Enough.' California Governor Calls to Halt Racing at Santa Anita Park After 29 Horse Deaths

Horse Deaths Are Haunting the Racing World Ahead of the Kentucky Derby. Here's What's Being Done to Stop Them