Thoroughbred people love art. They love how paintings and sculptures depict racing history, legends, and larger-than-life moments. The 12th Annual Sporting Art Auction held at Keeneland Sales Pavilion on Nov. 15 achieved many thrilling moments with a total sales of $2,553,126. The heart of the auction was the sale of LeRoy Neiman’s “To the Wire,” which brought an auction record price of $334,875!
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Wickens Wins 2023 Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award for Biography ‘Lexington’
Kim Wickens has been named winner of the 2023 Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award for excellence in Thoroughbred racing literature with her meticulously researched and beautifully written biography of the great 19th century stallion Lexington.
Artist Tyler Robertson Chosen for 2025 ‘Official Art of the Kentucky Derby’
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Monday, Nov. 18, 2024) – A classic and colorful painting by Tyler Robertson has been formally unveiled by Churchill Downs Racetrack as the 2025 “Official Art of the Kentucky Derby.”
2024 Horse Lover’s Book and Holiday Gift Guide
It’s that time of the year again! The holidays are right around the corner, which means gift-giving is once again on our minds. To help you shop for horsey friends and family on your list, America’s Best Racing brings you another edition of the Horsey Book and Holiday Gift Guide, your go-to resource for the best books, gifts, and treasures updated for the 2024 holiday season!
