Equine
1 year ago
Ocala trainer decides to run Derby-winning horse Mystik Dan in Preakness

Derby-winning jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. will be atop Mystik Dan again for the Preakness on Saturday, May 18, at Pimlico Race Course.

Equine
1 year ago
Ocala-based horsewoman receives grant that helps her path toward the Olympics

24-year-old Mia Farley has received the prestigious Jacqueline B. Mars Spring National Competition and Training Grant.

Sports
1 year ago
Ocala’s World Equestrian Center offering youth soccer summer camps (and that’s just the beginning)

The World Equestrian Center announced the launch of Sports at WEC and plans to offer a variety of sports training programs in the future.

Equine
1 year ago
Kentucky Derby victory aboard Mystik Dan provides signature win for jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. | PHOTOS

Brian Hernandez Jr. became the first jockey to complete the Derby/Oaks double since Hall of Famer Calvin Borel achieved the feat in 2009.

Equine
1 year ago
Mystik Dan wins 150th Kentucky Derby by a nose in the closest 3-horse photo finish since 1947 | PHOTOS

Derby winner, Mystik Dan, had his early schooling at trainer Kenny McPeek’s Silverleaf Hills Training Center which is located just south of Ocala.

Equine
1 year ago
“This is the way that God made this horse.” Ocala racehorse owners overlooked imperfections to see Derby contender’s potential

From imperfections to illness and incidents, Ocala thoroughbred Catalytic has overcome it all with courage and character.

Equine
1 year ago
Ocala area well represented in Saturday’s Kentucky Derby

Marion and Levy Counties play a large role in the horses composing the field for the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday.

Sports
1 year ago
Florida and Utah clinch final two spots at NCAA championship, denying Oklahoma’s bid for three-peat | PHOTOS

The Gators are seeking their fourth title in program history, winning three consecutive from 2013-15.

Sports
1 year ago
Assessing the Gators’ potential during Orange & Blue game

“I think we’re going to look back and we’re going to say one of the best things that happened to the University of Florida is Graham Mertz came back for another year, while DJ Lagway was a true freshman,” said head coach Billy Napier.

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