The $10,000 Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award celebrates its 19th anniversary in 2024. Inaugurated in 2006 by the late philanthropist and global executive Dr. Ryan, and sponsored by the Ryan family’s Castleton Lyons farm near Lexington, Ky., the competition has traditionally honored the best writing related to the Thoroughbred industry published in 2023.
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Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage June 27-30
The upcoming weekend in North American horse racing is highlighted by the finale of Churchill Downs’ spring-summer meet and racecards on Saturday, June 29, and Sunday, June 30 that feature a total of 11 stakes races.
Social Media Star Griffin Johnson Anticipates His Racehorse’s Debut
With a combined following of over 14 million on social media, influencer Griffin Johnson is eagerly venturing into a new arena as he awaits the debut of his racehorse, Sandman, on June 27 at Churchill Downs. Although this marks Johnson’s first ownership stake in a Thoroughbred, horses have always been a significant part of his life.
Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: It’s All About Horsemanship
Not long ago, I was walking through a shedrow and stopped to congratulate the trainer on a gutsy win. They commented that the horse has a ton of try, and anytime it went off form there was a reason. This was something I was already noticing but hadn’t really thought to put words to or consider what, exactly, it really meant overall.