Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Ky., hosted the Breeders’ Cup World Championships for the first time in 2015. The Breeders’ Cup came to the picturesque racetrack in the heart of horse country in the same year that American Pharoah became the first U.S.
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A Dose of Racetrack Therapy to Lift the Pandemic Spirit
When most people think of therapy animals, they think of a sweet dog who’s there to soothe its owner’s nerves or lift their spirits when the mood is blue. But when I think of a therapy animal, I think of an 1,100-pound racehorse churning toward the finish line with a tiny man or woman on its back.
Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage for Oct. 14-18
The horse racing world like all other areas of society continues to make changes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and public health crisis. Most racetracks currently operating are doing so without spectators, and have instituted strict safety screening protocols for essential employees who are already on the grounds to provide daily care for horses.
Man o’ War-Sir Barton Match Race the Focus of National Museum of Racing Virtual Discussion
Authors Jennifer Kelly and Dorothy Ours will discuss the 100th anniversary of Man o’ War’s victory against Sir Barton in the 1920 Kenilworth Gold Cup in an online program hosted by the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame on Friday, Oct. 9 at 11 a.m. ET. The program will be moderated by Brien Bouyea, the Museum's Hall of Fame and Communications Director. The event can be accessed for free here.
