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Virginian Jill Byrne finds home at the racetrack

Teresa Genaro / 9 years

7 min read

Though she’s as closely associated with Churchill Downs as the twin spires, Virginia native Jill Byrne spent her childhood among the horses at Montpelier.

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I went to a fight, and a horse race broke out?

Frank Vespe / 11 years
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3 min read

Rodney Dangerfield said that he went to a fight and a hockey game broke out. Replace “hockey game” with “horse race,” and you have the week in horse racing.

If Rick Porter’s mad as hell, why should we care?

Frank Vespe / 11 years

5 min read

Rick Porter is a wealthy owner who is livid that he can’t have free tickets to the Kentucky Oaks. Why do so many people seem to share his anger?

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Virginian Jill Byrne finds home at the racetrack

I went to a fight, and a horse race broke out?

If Rick Porter’s mad as hell, why should we care?

Delaware Park picks and analysis: July.

Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs picks July.

A few minutes with: Jack Fisher

Colonial Downs: Latest jockey and trainer.

VIDEO: Charles Town weekend highlights

Mid-Atlantic three stars: July 21, 2025