Thoroughbreds, racing scenes, landscapes — and even a hippopotamus — are among the attractions at this year’s 14th Annual Sporting Art Auction. A collaboration between Lexington’s Cross Gate Gallery and the Keeneland Association, the auction brings together work by famous and beloved artists, carefully acquired and assembled by Cross Gate Gallery.
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‘The Racetracks of America’ Wins 20th Tony Ryan Book Award
“The Racetracks of America: From the Pre-Civil War Days to the 21st Century,” a 440-page history of Thoroughbred racing venues nationwide, won the 20th Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award Nov. 4 during an evening ceremony in Lexington.
Author’s Passion for Racing, Mark Twain Led to Two Aptly Named Thoroughbreds
Mark Twain was one of the country’s first great turf writers. Well, sort of. In November 1865, in “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County,” Twain offered rare insight into a horseplayer’s mindset when he wrote about a compulsive gambler named Jim Smiley: “If there was a horse race, you’d find him flush, or you’d find him busted.”
How to Throw the Ultimate Breeders’ Cup Party
Not one of the lucky 45,000 people attending the Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland this year? Don’t worry—there are still plenty of ways to have an amazing Breeders’ Cup experience at home. We’ve put together this guide with ways to decorate, celebrate, and venerate the best Thoroughbreds currently competing in horse racing. With our help, party planning will be a breeze and you’ll be able to enjoy the World Championships races from home and in style.
