The 95th Academy Awards arrives Sunday, and horse racing aficionados can revel in the implicit recognition the sport of kings annually receives when journalists and film buffs adopt racing’s handicapping lingo to forecast the night’s winners. Actual awards for horse movies have been harder to come by, so, in advance of Oscar night, the team at America’s Best Racing came up with some achievements in the field of equine-related celluloid that we believe were overlooked by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences the first time around and deserve recognition.
Tag: Pop Culture
Styles That Make a Statement: Churchill Downs Names Featured Milliners for Kentucky Derby
Churchill Downs named three renowned and recognizable hat designers as a featured milliner of the 149th Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve. From master milliners of classic creations to celebrity stylists and fresh fascinators, this year’s collection of illustrious designers can top off any Derby ensemble.
Netflix Documentary Series to Focus on Road to Kentucky Derby
Story by Bill Barber, courtesy of Racing Post Horse racing is set to join Netflix’s stable of sports documentaries as the Racing Post understands the streaming service has commissioned a series based on this year’s Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve.
Comparing Kentucky Derby and Super Bowl Winners: Why Rich Strike’s Derby Win Means Bet the Chiefs to Upset
The Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve and Super Bowl are uniquely and indelibly etched into the fabric of American culture. One dates back to 1875. The other found its footing in the 1966 season with the first game being played on Jan. 15, 1967. One owns a Saturday, the other a Sunday.
