The Horse Racing Women’s Association (HRWA) is designed to engage, elevate, and invest in the professional and personal development of women in horse racing. Distinguished speaker Molly Fletcher will deliver this year’s keynote address at the Horse Racing Women’s Association 2025 Conference in Lexington, Ky. Oct. 8-9, and one way the HRWA is making the event more accessible is through the Pay It Forward initiative.
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High-Rolling Horses: Keeneland’s Yearling Sale vs. Other Big-Ticket Items
The ongoing Keeneland September yearling sale in Lexington, Ky., is the premier event each year in the Thoroughbred world for those in search of future superstar racehorses. It’s a 12-day-long event from Sept. 8-20 with roughly 4,700 horses cataloged and it offers owners many opportunities to test their skill at identifying next-gen standouts while backing those opinions up with dump trucks filled with dollars.
Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage Sept. 10-14
Mid-September usually signals a turning point in the North American racing calendar, and that’s true this year as Churchill Downs and Belmont at the Big A (Aqueduct) both kick off early fall meets. The marquee races, however, will occur at Woodbine on Saturday, Sept.
Matt Scull and First Rodeo Racing Aim to Inspire the Next Generation
Matt Scull was not born into horse racing but like so many racing fans it probably was always in his blood, in this case thanks to his great-grandfather “Poppie.” From reunions at the racetrack during his childhood to understanding the nuances of betting to trips with friends to U.S. Triple Crown races, he became an avid fan of the sport.