Online voting is now open to select the 12th annual winner of the 2021 Secretariat Vox Populi Award. Created by Secretariat’s late owner Penny Chenery, the Vox Populi, or “Voice of the People,” Award recognizes the racehorse whose popularity and racing excellence best resounded with the public and gained recognition for the sport during the past year.
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Boat Racing Sails to New Owner of the Year Award
OwnerView announced Nov. 12 that Boat Racing has been named the 2021 New Owner of the Year, sponsored by 1/ST RACING. The award will be presented during the final panel of the 2021 Thoroughbred Owner Conference series Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage for Nov. 10-15
Now that the 2021 Breeders’ Cup World Championships are wrapped up, the racing calendar begins the transition toward prep races for the 2022 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve and the opening of winter meets at major tracks in Florida, Louisiana, Arkansas, and California. We’re still a few weeks away from that, however, and in the meantime racing continues at Belmont Park (with its fall meet extended a week longer than usual),
Gentle Giant Kong Steals Hearts of Television Audience in First Appearance
Moments after NBC reporter Donna Barton Brothers made her first report trackside at the 2021 Breeders’ Cup, her social media accounts sprang to life. “What is the name of that gorgeous horse you are riding today?” “I want to hear more about that gorgeous pony you are riding tonight?” “Love that big paint you were on for Breeders’ Cup!!” “What spotted horse did you ride today to interview the winner? The horse was gorgeous!” “Who is your beautiful mount?”
