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Tag: Lifestyle
Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage for Sept. 15-20
The horse racing world like all other areas of society continues to make changes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and public health crisis. Most racetracks currently operating are doing so without spectators, and have instituted strict safety screening protocols for essential employees who are already on the grounds to provide daily care for horses.
Breeders’ Cup to Be Held Without Fans, Will Return to Keeneland in 2022
One of Thoroughbred horse racing’s most prestigious international events is coming back to the Bluegrass in 2022. Keeneland, set to host the Breeders’ Cup World Championships Nov. 6-7 in Lexington, will again be home to the championship event after an already scheduled 2021 running at Del Mar, it was announced Sept. 12.
Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award Finalists Announced
Three wonderful but very different books have been selected by a panel of industry judges as finalists for the 14th annual Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award, honoring titles published in 2019. These include a unique collaboration of stories told by members of the racing community; an insider’s look at the career of America’s most recent Triple Crown winner; and the roller-coaster life story of a legendary European trainer.
