This year, America’s Best Racing and the Retired Racehorse Project will be sharing diaries from several trainers preparing for the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover competition, scheduled for Oct. 11-14 at the Kentucky Horse Park. Meet adult amateur rider Julianne Pangal and her RRP hopeful, Funnee, as they gear up for their maiden voyage to the Thoroughbred Makeover.
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Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage Sept. 21-24
As the calendar turns to late September, the upcoming weekend offers a momentary respite from Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” races before activity picks up with numerous preps scheduled over the next three-plus weeks.
Churchill Downs Unveils Official Art of 150th Kentucky Derby by Artist Wylie Caudill
Churchill Downs today released the 2024 “Official Art of the Kentucky Derby” by Kentucky artist, Wylie Caudill. Originally from Cynthiana, Ky., Wylie Caudill is renowned for his exceptional talent in murals and large-scale art. Caudill got his start doing chalk art on the streets of his college campus. After falling in love with public art, Wylie expanded his street art to murals that can be seen across Kentucky, many of which include his signature roses.
Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Trouble with Trailering and a Visit to the State Fair
Training a Thoroughbred can feel like a dance with one step forward and two steps back. The process draws you closer as partners, but you need to work through the stumbles. Trailering has been our biggest challenge.
