Funk, a 28-year-old University of Louisville graduate and former equestrian rider working on her master's degree, said she spends several hours each week working with Borel on reading. Introduced to riding through rag-tag country bush tracks in southern Louisiana (the pickup games of horse racing) and still up at 5 a. She handles the bills and the travel plans, and hopes they'll set a new wedding date after their nuptials last December were scuttled by Borel's broken wrist. But he...

This was the first time that Doc performed during one day in all three women s rodeo events -- barrel racing, goat tying and breakaway roping, Steffes said. Coming out of the number 10 position heading into the barrel racing short go, Steffes clocked the weekend s fastest time, zipping around the cloverleaf pattern in a blazing 15. She planned to use two different horses this season, but the way Doc has performed this spring he s the only ride that Steffes needs as the pair have been...

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If Jones is lucky, maybe someday Nafzger will share one piece of a veteran's wisdom: explaining how Street Sense's jockey, Calvin Borel, managed to scoot past 18 horses in the final half-mile unimpeded. Nafzger learned early on never to let himself believe he's anywhere near as important as the horse. Noting that Borel's rail-hugging style has earned him the nickname "Bo-rail," Jones' voice rose a few octaves in disbelief. It would be incredible, sure, but the one we wanted to win most was...

In the United States a similar excitement builds as casual fans and experienced bettors alike try to bet on the winner of the Kentucky Derby, the most glamorous race in the world. Finding the winners of these competitive races that bring together the best horses in the world has proved equally challenging and pulsating. In the United Kingdom antepost betting on the 2000 Guineas begins when the horses are still only juveniles and continues for months in advance, even through the winter....

Pimlico racing season has officially begun! Which means there will be more horse trailers on Baltimore roads. Saturday, Baltimore County firefighters are learning emergency techniques for a similar situation responding to disasters and large scale incidents. And as racing season nears to the finish line, the lessons will continue for firefighters. In this lesson horse handling 101 firefighters learn hot to calm and corral a loose horse. One lady at the class explains the size of the...

After some success with the horse she trained herself, she quit her job teaching and went out on a limb to launch from local jackpot competitions to professional racing. It's been really exciting to see it finally done!" Kaminski plans to prove the excellence of her own saddles by using them in her barrel racing and horsemanship seminars. Their perks include no sales tax for those outside Indiana, free shipping, and friendly customer service that will help find the best fit for every...

Jockey Borel breaks 0-for-4 slump as his horse gallops from behind to win. Because of her faltering eyesight, Nafzger called the race in her ear so she could follow her colt to the finish line. The moment Street Sense crossed the finish line Nafzger wrapped his arm around Tafel, shook his hand and pumped his left fist. With the sun finally emerging before post time, they had a picturesque view of the famous Twin Spires. Nafzger works for just two owners now, having turned the day-to-day...

The sad saga of last year's winner, Barbaro, looms large over the field of 20 three-year-olds, many of whom are defying tradition by running off long layoffs or after training on artificial surfaces. Baffert, a three-time winner, was reminded how much horse racing is a what-have-you-done-for-me-lately game when he called his favourite Louisville restaurant this week. Threatened thunderstorms could turn the dirt racing strip into a quagmire. Street Sense, the 4-1 second choice, faces a...