When Saul Castellanos worked for trainer D. Wayne Lukas in the 1980s, he used to ride in the horse van between Churchill Downs and Keeneland. Peering out the truck windows, he would see the white fences and seemingly endless pastures of Calumet Farm – the legendary expanse of land that raised eight Kentucky Derby winners and two Triple Crown legends.
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Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage for Aug. 12-16
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.
Racing Romance, a Fan Favorite Retires, and More Must-Click Links of the Week
Welcome to our link roundup, where we share our favorite stories from around the Internet! Know a link that should be included? Email it to americasbestracing@gmail.com!
Meet the ‘America’s Day at the Races’ Team: Maggie Wolfendale-Morley
America's Day at the Races showcases the top Thoroughbred action from Saratoga Race Course and other elite tracks across the nation. Check out our latest interview with the broadcast team in our latest Q&A below. Name: Maggie Wolfendale-Morley How and when I was introduced to Thoroughbred racing: 0 years old My favorite thing about Saratoga: Seeing all the champions and future champions year after year.
