Season 2 of “Stake in Stardom,” the America’s Best Racing initiative in which brand ambassadors become minority stake owners in an elite Thoroughbred, is underway. This year’s roster includes a few familiar faces from last season in addition to several new personalities eager to experience the sport and lifestyle of horse racing up close.
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Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage April 19-23
We’re less than three weeks away from the biggest event in North American Thoroughbred racing, and contenders for the 149thKentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve are making their way to Churchill Downs to settle in and conduct final workouts before the big race on May 6.
Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: A Spring Season of ‘Firsts’
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.
Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program a Valuable Introduction to Horse Industry for Students
For anyone looking to take a first step toward a career in the world of racing, there’s a unique opportunity to do just that — but the window is closing with a rapidly approaching deadline of Friday, April 21. That’s the deadline to apply for a spot in the 2023 class of the Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program (MTCP).
