In her award-winning novel, author Jaimy Gordon steps into life on the backstretch of a hard-luck 1970's minor track, including mob violence, race fixing, and drug use. An interesting slice of life style story written in a unique style which shows a side of racing life not usually presented in the mainstream media.

Since all Northern Hemisphere racehorses have their official birthday on January 1st, here is a look at the rules for naming and registering a Thoroughbred. It isn't as easy as you might think to pick out a name that will pass the Jockey Club's very strict regulations.

Happy New Year and happy birthday to all the race horses!

My annual look back at the best and worst of horse racing for the year. Included are links to major race results and obituaries for some of the horses and people we lost in 2010.

January 1st marks the beginning of the campaign toward the Kentucky Derby and the Triple Crown with the Tropical Park Derby at Calder Race Course. Here are all the prep races leading up to the 2010 Kentucky Derby and the Triple Crown. This list will be updated with results weekly, so check back all through the season.