Max Hirsch was a titan in the sport. He won the 1934 Travers Stakes with Observant. He trained Bold Venture, winner of the 1936 Kentucky Derby and Preakness. He was well on his way to a Hall of Fame career.
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On the Rise: Jodie Vella-Gregory
With a double major in psychology and political science from the University of Alberta in Canada, Jodie Vella-Gregory pondered a career in criminal psychology, but upon graduation in 2007 she spent a summer in Lexington and everything changed.
2024 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes at a Glance
The Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes serves a dual purpose for 2-year-olds. It will reward the top five finishers with 10-5-3-2-1 qualifying points toward a start in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve.
