Game of Silks players are experiencing their first major Thoroughbred event this weekend when the Breeders’ Cup World Championships are held Nov. 3.
Tag: Pop Culture
Horse Racing Novel ‘Kick the Latch’ Nominated for William Hill Sports Book Award
For the first time in its history, books by female authors dominate the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award shortlist. Following an independent judging process by a panel of experts in sports and journalism, four of the six are titles written by women, the highest percentage of female finalists since the competition started in 1989.
Celebrity Spotting: A Guide to Which Stars to Look Out for at Breeders’ Cup
Whenever you put together a world-class sporting event that offers the best in betting, dining, and hospitality, you’re bound to attract a celebrity or two. For four decades, the Breeders’ Cup World Championships has been a magnet for movie stars, pro athletes, musicians, and other influencers from across the spectrum of pop culture.
Forty Years of Breeders’ Cup Pop Culture: Then vs. Now
The Breeders’ Cup World Championships celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2023 by returning to the area where it was first held amidst much fanfare in 1984: Southern California. The inaugural Breeders’ Cup, held at Hollywood Park in Inglewood, was a one-day event that was showcased on a national NBC telecast and drew a bevy of celebrities to what was at the time one of the most popular racetracks in the U.S. (Watch the broadcast on YouTube here.)
