Thoroughbred racing takes the international spotlight May 6 at Churchill Downs, as more than 150,000 people are expected to attend the 149th Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve while millions more watch the race on a national television broadcast in the U.S. and through other outlets worldwide.
Month: April 2023
The Joy of Thoroughbred Ownership: Get to Know A Stake in Stardom’s Joy Taylor
Season 2 of “Stake in Stardom,” the America’s Best Racing initiative in which brand ambassadors become minority stake owners in an elite Thoroughbred, is underway. This year’s roster includes a few familiar faces from last season in addition to several new personalities eager to experience the sport and lifestyle of horse racing up close.
Ten Unforgettable Kentucky Derby Upsets
The Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is not only the most anticipated, most watched Thoroughbred race in the world but an essential part of American sports culture. Memories are made with each run for the roses that over the passage of time become legend, not only to day-to-day followers of horse racing but to the general public.
Coach reveals how jockey Dean Holland was chasing his racing dream two hours before tragic death
Jockey coach James Winks has revealed star hoop Dean Holland was in the process of applying for his dream racing gig in Hong Kong just two hours before his tragic death in a race fall.
