Meet Mitchell Murrill, the jockey representing Alabama in Kentucky horse racing Published: Nov. 10, 2023, 6:02 a.m. Jockey Mitchell Murrill shows off the Alabama logo on his helmet after a race at ...

Could horse racing return to Alabama? This week’s announcement that Wind Creek Hospitality is acquiring the Birmingham Race Course has some horse owners optimistic that thoroughbreds might once ...

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The top 3-year-old filly in America won’t be in the Alabama Stakes today, as Thorpedo Anna’s connections have bypassed the race with designs on making history in ...

The last horse race in Alabama was run in 1995. But years later, Robbie Norman, a grocery-store owner in Thomasville, needed a new hobby. He tried fishing and hunting, and didn’t care for either.

Alabama horse racing is poised for a comeback after nearly three decades, with potential benefits extending far beyond the track, proponents say. Birmingham Business Journal.

Alabama's horse may not have crossed the finish line first at this year's Kentucky Derby, but his strong performance still showcased the state's presence in thoroughbred racing despite the fact ...

At odds of 6-1, Power Squeeze with Javier Castellano aboard won Saturday's Grade I Alabama Stakes at Saratoga Race Course. It was run at 1 1/4 miles on the dirt for three year old fillies.

The connections join jockey Javier Castellano in the winner’s circle after Power Squeeze won the 144th running of the Alabama at Saratoga Race Course on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024. Skip Dickstein ...

Pletcher who has won the Alabama with Princess of Sylmar (2013), Stopchargingmaria (2014), Malathaat (2021), and Nest (2022), is pleased with how both of his contenders are coming into the race.