Tickets are now on sale for the Horse Racing Women’s Association 2025 Conference, which will be held for the first time in Lexington, Ky. on Wednesday, Oct. 8 and Thursday, Oct. 9. The fourth annual HRWA Conference will feature a welcome reception, keynote address, featured afternoon speaker, three panel discussions, and a special presentation of the Jane Goldstein Award. FanDuel TV’s Andie Biancone, a racing reporter and analyst, will serve as the emcee for the event.
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Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage July 23-27
The upcoming weekend is highlighted by big races on both coasts, as Saratoga Race Course and Del Mar are now both in full swing with their summer meets.
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When Al Gillen set out to adopt another horse from MidAtlantic Horse Rescue in 2022, he had a clear vision: something smaller, older, and ready to settle into a quieter life alongside his senior horse, Stardust. What he found instead was Pep Talking: a big-bodied, 6-year-old Thoroughbred with a bold personality and plenty to say. Gillen had known Beverly Strauss of MidAtlantic Horse Rescue for nearly 20 years and trusted the process completely.
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