The Real Players Inside The Backstretch™️
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We met Samantha Kamen at Keeneland. She’s a small breeder who does the work herself, from caring for her mares to raising their foals. Talking with Samantha brought us right back to the human side of this game. Behind every horse are people who show up every day because they care. Those are the Real Players whose stories we love to tell.
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What a Travers Day for Katie Davis! 🌟 Katie told us that morning she had a shot and she delivered, guiding PEOPLE WATCHING to a 17-1 victory in the finale for trainer Tom Proctor. Then she joined our special guest host, CBS Sports’ Lindsay Czarniak, to break down the win. Katie was a star on the track and in front of the camera. The Longshot Queen strikes again! 👑🏇
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It’s almost that time. As another memorable Saratoga meet begins to wind down, Steve Kornacki catches up with Hall of Fame trainer Nick Zito for a closing weekend conversation. A special thank-you to Steve and stay tuned. There’s still more to come. 🏇
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Behind the scenes at the 152nd Kentucky Derby. 🎥🏇 Filmed and produced by Alex Gonzalez, who did an incredible job capturing the people, energy and stories behind Derby Week. A special thank-you to Kentucky Derby Media, Kevin Kerstein and the entire Churchill Downs team for opening the doors and giving The Real Players access to tell these stories. The journey continues.
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Kendrick Carmouche just captured a Grade 1 victory aboard Deterministic, trained by Miguel Clement—Fourstardave at Saratoga! 🔥 The crowd on the way back to the jocks’ room was electric. fans stopped him for photos, handshakes, and love. Louisiana in the house, and Kendrick’s on fire. 💪🏾🏇🏾
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Years ago, retired jockey turned trainer Robbie Davis bought 70 acres in Saratoga for $900 an acre. People told him he was crazy. Today, that same land is worth tens of thousands per acre — but for Robbie, the real value isn’t in dollars. It’s in the bridle paths, the stone walls, the quiet rides with his horses, and the peace it brings. That’s the real wealth of a horseman.
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Fresh off his win aboard Talkin in Race 6, Kendrick Carmouche didn’t just leave the winner’s circle—he gave it right back to the fans. Signing every autograph, taking every picture, and sharing every smile. This is what horse racing is all about—the connection between the sport and the people who love it. ✨🐎 Congratulations to Trainer Danny Gargan, the connections, and all the folks on the backside who are part of this team. 🙌
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Mike Repole Kentucky Derby 152 Churchill Downs
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Todd Schrupp Kentucky Derby 152 Churchill Downs
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Today at Saratoga, Brook Smith—part-owner of Sierra Leone—talked about his Purses for a Purpose initiative, which supports the backstretch community at Churchill Downs. Mid-conversation, he flipped the script and interviewed me about The Real Players Inside the Backstretch. Brook hopes more owners will join in so the idea can reach racetracks across the country—maybe even right here at Saratoga.
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Taylor Ortiz, wife of top jockey Jose Ortiz a retired jockey herself and a fifth-generation horsewoman. These days, Taylor is holding down the fort and supporting her husband. She represents the strength, sacrifice, and grace of the wives behind the scenes.
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