LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A horse must run a mile and a quarter to win the Kentucky Derby, but the high-strung, headstrong Lani has traveled much farther than that just to have the chance. Bred in Kentucky but based in Japan for owner Koji Maeda, the son of Tapit was flown 4,800 miles to Dubai, where he…
About EditorRich Nilsen is a 20-time qualifier to the National Horseplayers Championship (NHC), an event he has cashed in 5 times. He was the first player to finish in the top 10 of the NHC twice. A former executive with Brisnet.com and member of the NHC Players’ Committee, Rich is a graduate of the UofL Equine Business Program and is founder of AGameofSkill.com, a site devoted to horse racing education and promotion. He was elected into the NHC Hall of Fame in 2025.
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