Horse racing broadcast on TV and radio for the upcoming weekend is highlighted by the opening of Fair Grounds’ 2023-24 meet in New Orleans on Friday, Nov. 17.
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Applications Open for The Jockey Club’s Internship Program and Academic Scholarships
Applications for The Jockey Club’s paid internship program for college students and recent college graduates and its five academic scholarships opened today. The internship program will accommodate up to three interns and is now available in the summer or fall based on the intern’s preference. Interns will gain exposure to all companies and departments within the organization, and they will have the opportunity to spend additional time in areas that they find to be of particular interest. The program will last eight weeks.
Exploring Star Wars-Inspired Racehorse Names
Disney purchased LucasfilmLtd. in 2012 and unveiled "The Force Awakens" in 2015, which was the first new film in the series since “Revenge of the Sith” debuted in 2005. “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” was the second movie in the third trilogy followed by “The Rise of Skywalker,” which debuted Dec. 20, 2019. In between “Solo: A Star Wars Story” debuted May 25, 2018.
Geraldine Brooks Wins 2022 Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award for Historical Novel ‘Horse’
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Geraldine Brooks’ novel Horse has been awarded first prize in the 17th annual Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award. Crafted by a master of historical fiction, it is the beautifully imagined tale of legendary 19th century racehorse and sire Lexington, and a young, enslaved groom who loved him.
