The Rush of Riding
Photographer Scott Serio outfits trainer Karyn Wittek with a helmet camera to capture the thrill of riding a thoroughbred under the famed twin spires of Churchill Downs.
Live Wire: Krulik’s Derby, Day 3
For many at Churchill Downs during Derby Week, it’s business as usual.
Live Wire: Krulik’s Derby, Day 2
My first visit to Churchill Downs’ legendary backstretch is in the rain. The pouring rain. But John Scheinman guides me through the sights and sounds and most importantly, the thoroughbred right-of-way. Then, to Wagner’s Pharmacy.
Putting the ‘Chill’ in Churchill
Despite the weather, Tuesday turned out to be a pretty good morning after all, and those who stayed in bed missed all the fun.
Live Wire: Krulik’s Derby, Day 1
Jeff Krulik arrives at Churchill Downs for Kentucky Derby week.
Racing Into the Night
The air was balmy and the mood was festive as the spring meet at Churchill Downs kicked off on Saturday night.
A Trial, But Not for the Derby
If prep season had gone just a bit differently, Machen, Beamer, and Indian Winter could have been Kentucky Derby contenders.
The “Inside” Scoop: Why Calvin Borel Owns the Rail
“I learned that through the years,” said Borel. “A horse will run between the fence and another horse a lot easier than he’ll run between two horses.
