Jimmy Ferraro has been a trainer since 1977 when he landed in the winner’s circle with his very first starter, a horse by the name of Talking Partner. In the course of those 46 years, he’s never been to Churchill Downs. Not with a starter. Not even as a fan. “I’ve been to Keeneland for the sales a few times,” the 66-year-old New York-based trainer said, “but never to Churchill Downs.”
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Where to Watch/Listen: Coast-to-Coast Kentucky Derby Prep Weekend 2023
The biggest weekend on the Road to the 2023 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is days away, with three qualifying races each offering 200 Derby points scheduled for Saturday, April 8.
Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Eye-Opening Training Experiences with Bronn
When Bronn first came to me, over a year ago at this point, he was truly the epitome of what a racehorse should be. Sleek, strong, powerful, sound… When he walked off that trailer, I remember thinking this was a dream come true. In fact, I felt like Velvet watching The Pi walk towards her seemingly in a dream. How is this, how is HE, real!?
Know Before You Go: 2023 Keeneland Spring Meet
Even coming out of a mild winter with minimal snow and ice, Central Kentucky is abuzz with anticipation as spring arrives, and as usual, front and center among many people’s minds is an unofficial hallmark of the season of renewal: the Spring Meet at Keeneland Race Course. The meet kicks off Friday, April 7 and lasts for 15 days on a Wednesday-through-Sunday schedule ending Friday, April 28 (no racing on Easter Sunday, April 9).
