In The Gate

Jockey Javier Castellano reflects on being elected to the Hall of Fame. Plus, Teresa Genaro of the Brooklyn Backstretch blog on NY state's considering a partial Lasix ban.

Artist Whitney Anderson changes our view of horses & horse racing. Plus, Amanda Duckworth on the 3-year old crop as we head into the 2nd half of the season.

We examine the Dalai Lama's claim that Mongolians can be weaned off vodka using fermented horse milk. Plus, Mike Marten of CHRB on a recent winner being named a first-time gelding.

Did American Pharoah's Triple Crown win in 2015 "save the sport" of horse racing? Darren Rovell & Gary West take stock of the sport from above the treetops, and provide advice.

Who will win the final leg of the Triple Crown, the 149th Belmont Stakes? Handicappers Acacia Courtney and Chris Fallica break the race down.

American racing's de-facto chief archivist, Cathy Schenck, retires from the Keeneland Library. Plus, Lydia Hislop of Racing UK previews the 238th Epsom Derby.

Trainer Kiyoshi Hagiwara on bringing Epicharis over from Japan to run the Belmont Stakes. Plus, Bill Finley of Thoroughbred Daily News recaps Cloud Computing's Preakness win.

Will Always Dreaming take the next step on the Triple Crown trail? Zoe Cadman & Millie Ball of XBTV, as well as our own Chris Fallica, break down the Preakness.

Owner Tom McKenna on the progress of his Preakness contender, Conquest Mo Money. Plus, Childs Walker of the Baltimore Sun looks ahead to the race.

12-year-old thoroughbred owner Hannah Schlenk is interviewed by peers, plus a recap of Always Dreaming's win in the 143rd Kentucky Derby.

Will it be Classic Empire, McCraken, Irish War Cry, or someone else? Our expert panel of Chris "The Bear" Fallica, James Scully of Brisnet, and Gabby Gaudet analyze.

Olympic ski champ Bode Miller on the Derby horse he co-owns, Fast and Accurate. Plus, European champion jockey Christophe Soumillon on Derby mount, Thunder Snow.

Olympic ski champ Bode Miller on the Derby horse he co-owns, #3 Fast and Accurate. Plus, European champion jockey Christophe Soumillon on Derby mount, #2 Thunder Snow.

Jockey Jose Ortiz (Tapwrit) talks about having his wisdom teeth removed & being a New York Mets fan. Plus, owner John Oxley discusses Classic Empire's quirkiness.

Jockey Rajiv Maragh battles back from serious spill to pilot Irish War Cry in Ky. Derby. Plus, McCraken recovers from ankle injury to loom as big Derby threat.

Louisiana Derby winner Girvin pushes through a cracked hoof. Plus, the father of Santa Anita Oaks winner Paradise Woods's co-owner, Steve Sarkowsky, has a long pro sports legacy.

Isabelle DeTomaso, owner of Derby hopeful Irish War Cry, has lived an amazing life. Plus, the revival of a stage play about two time Derby-winning jockey, Jimmy Winkfield.

The owner of Derby hopeful Irish War Cry, Isabelle DeTomaso, has lived an amazing life. Plus, the revival of a stage play about 2x Derby-winning jockey, Jimmy Winkfield.

Son Alex Sano describes his father -- trainer of Derby hopeful, Gunnevera -- surviving twice being kidnapped in his native Venezuela. Plus, a recap of Classic Empire's Ark. Derby.

Dr. Pam Robinson of Brandywine Farm discusses Ky. Derby contenders Gunnevera and Royal Mo. Plus, Art Wilson of So. Calif. News Group updates the Derby trail.