by Editor Account | Jun 10, 2026 | Horse Racing, Op-eds
By Earle Mack There are days in racing that are remembered for the horse. There are other days remembered for the crowd, the weather, the setting, or the history. And then there are rare days when all of it comes together. Saturday at Saratoga was one of those days....
by Editor Account | Oct 8, 2025 | Earle Mack, Horse Racing
by Virginia Daffron, The Chronical of the Horse Tina Konyot has a few things she’d like to get off her chest: She knows she’s seen as a strong character. She’s outspoken. She’s made her own way in a challenging sport and challenging industry. “Everybody has their...
by Editor Account | Jun 13, 2024 | Horse Racing, Op-eds
By Earle Mack Saratoga Race Course, often referred to as the “Graveyard of Favorites,” has always held a special place in the hearts of racing enthusiasts. This historic venue, which has witnessed countless moments of glory and heartbreak, added another illustrious...
by Editor Account | Sep 5, 2023 | Horse Racing, Op-eds
By Earle Mack Horse racing is at an existential moment. Just weeks after a series of breakdowns at Churchill Downs cast a shadow over the Kentucky Derby, a wave of horrifying horse deaths at Saratoga Race Course has once again brought questions about safety to the...
by Editor Account | Aug 11, 2023 | Horse Racing
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) and the Jockeys’ Guild have announced that they have created a Steering Committee to recommend and develop programming in support of the mental health and wellness of jockeys. The announcement comes on the...
by Editor Account | Jun 1, 2023 | Horse Racing, Op-eds
By Earle Mack, originally published by the Thoroughbred Daily News In the wake of the tragic deaths of 12 horses at Churchill Downs, the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) has called for an emergency summit. This presents both a moment of leadership for...
