Kim Wickens has been named winner of the 2023 Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award for excellence in Thoroughbred racing literature with her meticulously researched and beautifully written biography of the great 19th century stallion Lexington.
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Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage Nov. 20-24
As November passes its midway point, horse racing at tracks around the U.S. picks up momentum with the opening of popular meets at Tampa Bay Downs and Fair Grounds. Tampa Bay Downs kicks off its 2024-25 meet Wednesday, Nov. 20, while Fair Grounds opens for its 2024-25 meet Friday, Nov. 22.
Artist Tyler Robertson Chosen for 2025 ‘Official Art of the Kentucky Derby’
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Monday, Nov. 18, 2024) – A classic and colorful painting by Tyler Robertson has been formally unveiled by Churchill Downs Racetrack as the 2025 “Official Art of the Kentucky Derby.”
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Awards $4.14 Million in Grants
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announced Nov. 18 that $4.14 million in grants will be awarded to 83 Thoroughbred aftercare organizations that currently hold accreditation status for 2024.
