Life in Kentucky revolves around the horse and in particular the thoroughbred horse. Many of the great horses in history have been bred, born and raised in Kentucky. Great names like Secretariat, Seabiscuit, Alydar, Fusaichi Pegasus, Zenyatta, Seattle Slew and the list goes on and on. If Kentucky is the state for horses, then most certainly, Lexington is the horse capital. With the bulk of horse farms located in this tranquil and picturesque location.

The first Saturday in May, all the world stops for 2 minutes, to watch in awe as the Kentucky Derby is run in Louisville. The Derby, known as the run for the roses (because the winner receives a blanket of roses) . The Kentucky Derby is one, if not thee, most important race in the entire world. In fact the grand majority of Kentucky Derby winners, have themselves, been bred in Kentucky. The Kentucky derby is also a gamblers paradise, with total bets routinely exceeding $100 million dollars, for this single race.

Before the Derby, when the horses enter the track (post parade) , it is traditional to sing My Old Kentucky Home. Which is a famous anthem written by Stephen C. Foster.

The day before the Derby is ladies day at Churchill Downs, thats because the running of the Kentucky Oaks is a race that is only for the fillies (female horses). It's a tradition here in Louisville that has only gotten more popular each year. Many people like to come it in pink to support the ladies on Oaks Day.

Kentucky offers horse racing nearly year round at a range of beautiful horse tracks. If you are on vacation take a day to relax and catch a couple of races. Kentucky offers some of the finest horse racing in the world. As well as some majestic scenery surrounding the racetracks. Kentucky Blue Grass where it all begins. Feel the love for the horse in Kentucky.
 
First time at the racetrack and want to learn how to make a wager. Maybe you are confused by what a Win, Place or Show bet means? Here we break it down into simple english that anyone can understand. Learn how to make a wager and sound confident doing it after reading this quick tutorial, we even offer a video with it. Learn how to make a bet now
 

Del Mar Racetrack - Del Mar, California.  - Del Mar is more than simply Horse Racing. It is an experience, a beautiful tableau that needs to be savored and enjoyed. Come out to Del Mar and experience a day that you will never forget. Thoroughbred Horse Racing Is Held Annually at Del Mar Racetrack from July - September. It's a popular place to visit in the summer months. You can find celebrities, tourists and locals hanging out on race days.
 
How the Early Breeders' Cup Betting Markets are Shaping Up - The world-famous Breeders' Cup Championships is traditionally held at different race tracks every year, with Santa Anita hosting a record nine. That tally will be matched by Churchill Downs in 2018, with the curtain going up on the racing extravaganza at the Kentucky course in November.
 
Top Trainers On Track to Win 2018 Kentucky Derby - Chad Brown, Todd Pletcher and Bob Baffert all have top contenders for this years Kentucky Derby.
 
Who Could Cause an Upset In The 2018 Kentucky Derby? - The Kentucky Derby is known as the ‘most exciting two minutes in sport’ and, significantly, it is the first leg of the Triple Crown in the United States. There are a number of fantastic traditions such as the signing of ‘My Old Kentucky Home’, which makes this race so special.
 

Cheltenham Festival Notebook: Who has Glistened in the Gold Cup Build-up? - Fast-approaching the start of the 2018 Cheltenham Festival, shrewd punters are filling up their notepads, jotting down the form of the stars who have caught their eye this season.
 
West Coast Set for Trip to Dubai World Cup - Bob Baffert will be hoping to win the Dubai World Cup for the fourth time in his career next month with West Coast, who was third in the Breeders’ Cup Classic at Del Mar last November, in the world championship meeting in California.

Runhorse.com - Popular horse racing website. Horse racing network offering free horse e-mail, horse racing message boards, articles, handicapping, results, free Kentucky horse tips.

Kentucky Horse Park - The Kentucky Horse Park is an equine themed park and competition facility dedicated to man's relationship with the horse. http://www.kyhorsepark.com/

Kentucky Horse Council - The Kentucky Horse Council is the result of a grassroots effort to combine the voices and interests of all horsemen, in order for horsemen to band together in support of all horse breeds and all disciplines in the state of Kentucky. http://www.kentuckyhorse.org/

Kentucky Horse Racing Authority - The Kentucky Horse Racing Authority was created and established as an independent agency of state government charged with the responsibility of regulating the conduct of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing and related activities within the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Kentucky Derby Festival - The Kentucky Derby Museum