The feature race on the eve of the Kentucky Derby is the distaff counterpart to the classic race happening the next day. Similarly modeled on Epsom’s Oaks, the Kentucky Oaks has evolved from a regional contest into a beloved Grade 1 stakes almost as heavily anticipated as the Derby itself. Yet a glance at bookshelves yields a plethora of books on the run for the roses and none on the run for the lilies … until now.
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Celebrities Who Have Owned Horses in the Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is an event for the stars – both equine and human. Making it to the race is a dream of horse owners from all walks of life. This year, Kentucky Derby contender Dornoch is owned in part by former Major League Baseball World Series champion Jayson Werth.
Konnichiwa, Hot Springs: Champion Sumo Wrestlers Visit Oaklawn Park
The first of March brought cross-cultural fun to Oaklawn Park when a group of champion sumo wrestlers, in Hot Springs for an exhibition match over the weekend, toured the iconic Arkansas track. The team from Coady Photography were there to capture the experience, including an impromptu sumo match between jockeys. Enjoy this slideshow.
Laflin Discusses New Book ‘In a League of Her Own: Celebrating Female Firsts in Sports’
Bonnie-Jill Laflin’s book “In a League of Her Own: Celebrating Female Firsts in Sports” was published in February and explores the stories of 19 impactful women in sports, including Billie Jean King, Danica Patrick, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Laila Ali, Jeanie Buss, and Mary Lou Retton. Now available for purchase, Laflin’s book explores the sobering realities women face in the sports world and the many obstacles they had to overcome on the path to success.
