Action during the upcoming weekend on the North American horse racing calendar focuses squarely on New Orleans, where on Saturday, Jan. 20, Fair Grounds will host the second of its four qualifying points races for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, the Lecomte Stakes.
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Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage Jan. 12-14
The upcoming weekend in horse racing is light on stakes activity, but action is still plentiful at tracks across North America, with California-breds and Florida-breds showcased in Sunshine Millions races at Santa Anita Park and Gulfstream Park, respectively.
NTRA Launches #LoveOfTheHorse Social-Media Campaign in Advance of Eclipse Awards
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced today #LoveOfTheHorse, a social media promotion in conjunction with the 53rd Annual Eclipse Awards that encourages horse fans and enthusiasts to share photos of themselves that demonstrate their deep connection and love of the horse. Inspired by Winston Churchill’s famous quote, “There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man,” this year’s awards show will depict the many stories that uniquely touched our hearts this past year.
Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage Jan. 5-7
The first weekend of 2024 on the horse racing calendar is highlighted by two stakes races on Saturday, Jan.
