J.B. Secor Archives • The Racing Biz

Frank Vespe / 10 years

8 min read

Skeleton Crew, 12, was retired after finishing fifth in a $7500 claimer last Friday — a sad day in some ways but a happy ending for a horse who earned it.

Annie Finney
Breeders' Cup
Dickie Small
J.B. Secor
Mikey Smithwick
Mineshaft
Neil Howard
Palace Malice
Princess of Sylmar
Rock Slide
Shamrock Farm
Todd Pletcher

One exercise rider, with two big chances in the Breeders’ Cup

Teresa Genaro / 12 years
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6 min read

Maryland-born Annie Finney will have more than a rooting interest in the Breeders’ Cup. She’s the exercise rider for Princess of Sylmar and Palace Malice.

Midweek Movie: Race prep

Jeff Krulik / 12 years

1 min read

Our Midweek Movie gives you a few, pre- and post-race minutes with trainer Ted Maher, reunited with a favorite horse.

Delaware Park picks and analysis: July 24, 2025

Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs picks July 23, 2025

A few minutes with: Jack Fisher

Colonial Downs: Latest jockey and trainer stats

VIDEO: Charles Town weekend highlights

Mid-Atlantic three stars: July 21, 2025

Last call for Skeleton Crew

One exercise rider, with two big chances in the Breeders’ Cup

Midweek Movie: Race prep

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