James B. Tafel

Many may remember when Fordubai made his stakes debut in last spring’s Illinois Derby. He was all but ignored at the windows, and was sent off at odds...

Trainer Greg Geier was pleased with the one-length winning effort by Jim Tafel’s Fordubai in Saturday’s $100,000 Louisiana Handicap on Road to the Der...

Jim Tafel’s Fordubai --overlooked in the wagering -- prompted the pace, saved ground throughout, took command in upper stretch and drew clear late for...

To say Hall of Fame trainer Carl Nafzger picks his spots at Saratoga Race Course would be something of an understatement.   With limited appearan...

Jim Tafel’s Afford, away alertly but allowed to trail the field early, commenced a rally outside the leaders when set down for the drive, challenged G...

Jim Tafel’s Country Flavor won Fair Grounds’ $60,000 Tenacious Handicap last month at 11-1 odds, last spring’s Grade III Hanshin Cup at Arlington Park...

Trainer Greg Geier was all smiles Sunday morning on the backstretch at Fair Grounds, and with good reason after the way Jim Tafel’s Country Flavor cl...

Jim Tafel’s Fast Alex did not make it to the races as a 2-year-old, but as a 3-year-old he is fast becoming a rising star.   Ridden by Curt Bourq...

A mile into the Kentucky Derby, all the other horses were motoring along in fourth gear when Street Sense kicked it into fifth. Then he zeroed in on h...