America’s Best Racing (ABR), a multimedia fan development and awareness-building platform designed to increase the profile and visibility of North America’s best Thoroughbred racing events, and the Breeders’ Cup, one of Thoroughbred horse racing’s most prestigious international events, announced a new live-show series titled #BCLive: Breeders’ Cup Live! The series, which will feature six individual 90-minute live raceday shows on Breeders’ Cup Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube channels and cross-posted on ABR’s social media channels, will provide fans and bettors with an immersive sec
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Twenty Posts to Celebrate National I Love Horses Day
We love horses here at America’s Best Racing, and we know that you do, too! That’s why we’re sharing some of our favorite posts showing off the bond between human and horse to celebrate National I Love Horses Day.
Fauci Wins, Cigar’s Career and More Must-Click Links of the Week
Welcome to our link roundup, where we share our favorite stories from around the Internet! Know a link that should be included? Email it to americasbestracing@gmail.com! Have you heard of Keith Asmussen, one of Keeneland’s newest jockeys? You may have heard of his father, superstar trainer Steve! (Lexington Herald-Leader)
‘The Vapors’ Explores Complicated History of Illegal Gambling in Hot Springs
Race fans who’ve wagered on Oaklawn Park or traveled to Hot Springs, Ark., during the meet may be familiar with the town’s colorful history: In the early 1800s, people began coming to experience the thermal waters, which were thought to have healing properties and were later erroneously recommended by the surgeon general. In the early 1960’s, Spa City ranked fourth in the nation for visitors, including many revelers who came during racing season and for the illegal, yet wide-open gambling scene.
