In 1967, Louisville, Ky. was embroiled in the civil rights movement as Black citizens protested for many months to get the city to pass a law banning discrimination in housing and borrowing.
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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.
It’s a Horse Race: Presidential Racing Phrases
The race is on, and the finish line is almost here. This year’s U.S. presidential race is hotly contested, and like any horse race it is rife with speculation and interesting language. What you may not realize is just how many terms used during this year’s election cycle originated in one of America’s oldest pastimes: horse racing. Here you’ll find 11 terms that left the gate firmly entrenched in horse racing vernacular, but strayed from the course and are now often used during election season.
