Rowan Ward

Rowan Ward

Rowan has been a regular at the Chicago tracks for over a decade and has also been to some of the biggest racing events including the Breeders' Cup, Kentucky Derby, and Woodbine Mile. Since then their writing has appeared in their own blog and across the horse racing internet. They are still at Hawthorne for every day of live racing, and their focuses within horse racing include national stakes races, local Chicago-area racing, and pedigree.

Education

University of Chicago, BA; Washington University in St. Louis, JD

Professional Achievements

A rising sports content writer, has authored over 500 articles for a regional news website, boosting sports readership by 15%. Her weekly column on student-athletes and award-winning feature on a Paralympic competitor have garnered recognition. Her insider connections, niche sports coverage, and mentorship of aspiring writers showcase his growing influence in local sports journalism.

Latest from Rowan Ward

Holy Bull Pletcher Should Have Fierceness Ready

Holy Bull: Pletcher should have Fierceness ready to defend crown

2024/01/31

The Gulfstream Park spur of the Kentucky Derby trail is one of the most exciting horse racing betting events of the year, and it gets underway Saturday, February 3 with the $250,000 Holy Bull Stakes (G3)! In addition to the rich purse, the 1 1/16-mile race offers 20-10-6-4-2 Road to the Kentucky Derby points to […]
Black and white photograph of a horse viewed from the back, with focus on the saddle and reins against a dark background. The horse's ears stand upright, and its mane partly obscures the view of the saddle.

Pegasus World Cup 2024: First Mission is ready for takeoff

2024/01/24

The first older-horse dirt feature of the year happens this weekend: the Pegasus World Cup (G1) at Gulfstream Park, on Saturday, January 27! The 1 ⅛-mile dirt race offers a colossal $3 million purse and it drew an overflow field: 12 horses in the main field, plus one also-eligible entrant. This race is not only […]
Melbourne Cup Soulcombe can handle two miles

Melbourne Cup 2023: Soulcombe can handle stretch to two miles

2023/11/03

One of the world’s best horse racing betting opportunities of the year happens Tuesday, November 7 at Flemington: the AUS$8.41 million Melbourne Cup! It is known as the race that stops a nation, and no wonder: it is virtually a state holiday, and all for a horse race. And, not only is it one of […]
Bright Future can get trip in Breeders' Cup Classic

2023 Breeders' Cup Classic: Bright Future can get the trip

2023/11/01

The Breeders’ Cup is the most important horse racing betting event of the season, and the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) on Saturday, November 4 is the richest race at the festival! Covering 1 ¼ miles on the dirt at Santa Anita Park, the race always draws an exciting mix of stars from the […]
Breeders Stakes Wonder Where winner Titos Calling can prevail

Breeders' Stakes 2023: Wonder Where winner Tito's Calling can prevail again

2023/09/29

If you are serious about horse racing betting, you cannot miss the Breeders’ Stakes on Sunday, October 1 at Woodbine Racetrack! The race offers a $400,000 purse, and it is the third and final jewel in the Canadian Triple Crown. A field of top Canadian-bred horses will cover 1 ½ miles over Woodbine’s lush E. […]
Woodbine Mile: War Bomber can get the jump

Woodbine Mile 2023: War Bomber can get the jump on short-priced foes

2023/09/14

If you are serious about betting horse racing, you cannot miss the Woodbine Mile (G1) at Woodbine Racetrack on Saturday, September 16! The race offers a $1,000,000 purse as well as an automatic bid to the Breeders’ Cup Mile for its winner. The race originated as a dirt mile for three-year-olds, but was moved to […]
A black-and-white photo of jockeys riding horses, emerging from starting gates during a horse race. The horses are in mid-stride while racing forward, and the jockeys are focused and poised. Race officials are visible in the background.

Belmont Derby 2023: Wizard of Westwood is ready to upset

2023/07/04

On Saturday, July 8, the $1 million Belmont Derby will showcase the finest three-year-old turf horses from around the world at Belmont Park. This prestigious event serves as the opening race of the New York Turf Triple, a series of million-dollar races on the lawn. The highly anticipated race has attracted a remarkable field of […]
A black and white photo of a jockey riding a horse during a race or practice session. The jockey leans forward, holding the reins tightly, while the horse gallops with determination. The background is slightly blurred, emphasizing the movement and speed.

Belmont Stakes 2023: Lack of pace helps National Treasure

2023/06/06

The third and final jewel of the Triple Crown, the 2023 Belmont Stakes, is coming up at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York on Saturday, June 10. The 1 ½-mile race draws the best three-year-old colts in the country for their toughest challenge yet. However, the spoils are rich: $1.5 million, and the knowledge that […]
A black and white image of a jockey leaning low over a galloping horse, wearing a helmet and goggles. The jockey's shirt has the number six on the sleeve.

Improving Mage can get the right pace setup at the 2023 Kentucky Derby

2023/05/05

There is nothing like betting the Kentucky Derby: with 20 of the best three-year-olds in the country trying 1 ¼ miles at Churchill Downs for the very first time, the race is exciting and the payouts are huge! The 2023 Kentucky Derby is coming up on Saturday, May 6. The winner gets the lion’s share […]
Black and white photo of two jockeys racing their horses on a dirt track. The horses are side by side, close to the inner rail, with one slightly ahead. The background shows the curved racetrack and railings.

Kentucky Oaks 2023 Picks: Future looks bright for Wet Paint

2023/05/05

Few races have the history and pageantry of the Kentucky Oaks on Friday, May 5 at Churchill Downs! The $1.25 million race for the best three-year-old fillies in the country is also one of the best wagering opportunities in the country. With a big field testing their stamina over 1 ⅛ miles, betting the Kentucky […]
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