The Horse Racing Women's Association (HRWA) is thrilled to announce that FanDuel TV will return as the title sponsor of the fifth annual HRWA Conference, which will once again be held in Lexington, Ky., this year. The HRWA is pleased to announce the event will take place on Oct. 12-13 at Harper Hall.
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Keeneland Library to Host Derby Handicapping Event with Tom Leach, Announces Library Lecture Series
Keeneland Library will hold a handicapping event with Keeneland racing analyst Tom Leach on April 29 to discuss contenders for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve and the supporting undercard of the historic race to be run three days later. The program kicks off the Library’s spring-summer activities, which will continue with the popular library lecture series to spotlight legendary racing announcer Tom Durkin; champion racehorses A.P. Indy, Cody’s Wish and Holy Bull; and a memorable journey on a retired racehorse by an acclaimed author.
Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage March 26-29
The upcoming weekend in Thoroughbred racing is one of the busiest and most important of the year, highlighted by three big events on Saturday, March 28: the Dubai World Cup card at Meydan Racecourse; a huge day of racing and betting at Gulfstream Park anchored by the Florida Derby Presented by Hill ‘n’ Dale Farms at Xala
Women in Racing: ‘Traditionalist’ Shannon Arvin Leading Keeneland to Record Heights
Keeneland President and Chief Executive Officer Shannon Arvin was working with Chief Financial Officer Hunter Stout last autumn when he mentioned in passing that he would have to miss his son’s first T-Ball game. When Arvin initially urged him to go, Stout declined since it was a typically busy Saturday with six races remaining. She insisted he rush off to see Jack do his darndest to put bat to ball.
