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The oldest standing track record at a major racetrack in North America is held by Carry Back, winner of the Monmouth Handicap on July 24, 1962, reports Thoroughbred Racing Commentary. Carry Back's time of 2:00 2/5 for 1 1/4 miles over Monmouth Park's main track has not been bettered for 61 years.

The third-oldest standing is the world-record performance of Dr. Fager in the 1968 Washington Park Handicap at Arlington. The 53-year-old record is still the fastest dirt mile in the world, stopping the clock at 1:32 1/5.

Triple Crown winner Secretariat is responsible for three of the top 10 oldest standing records on the books in North America. Among them are the 1973 Kentucky Derby (1:59 2/5 for 10 furlongs), 1973 Belmont Stakes (2:24.00 for 12 furlongs), and the 1973 Marlboro Cup Handicap at Belmont (1:45 2/5 for nine furlongs). Secretariat's Preakness time has been the subject of some controversy due to a timer malfunction; it is currently recognized as a stakes-record 1:53 flat.

Secretariat's stablemate Riva Ridge also holds two of the top 10 oldest track records: the 1973 Brooklyn Handicap at Aqueduct (1:52 2/5 for 9.5 furlongs) and the 1973 Stuyvesant Handicap at Aqueduct (1:47.00 for nine furlongs).

Read more and find the full list at the Thoroughbred Racing Commentary.

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The Kentucky Derby Museum is excited to announce that a record number of models, wearing show-stopping designs by the 2023 Featured Milliners, will walk the runway at the third annual Derby Hat Show on Sunday, March 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tickets are now for sale on the Museum's website.

Get an exclusive look at the latest couture designs from the Kentucky Derby Museum's featured milliners at this one-of-a-kind hat fashion show event! Enjoy unlimited mimosas and gourmet brunch bites before models take to the runway to show off what will certainly by the hottest hat and jewelry trends for Derby 149.

“The fashion of the Kentucky Derby is such a beautiful part of what makes it one of the most unique sporting and social events in the world. Our Derby Hat Show brings all of that to life, and it gives our guests the perfect opportunity to plan out their hats and accessories for a fantastic Derby look with the help of the professionals all in one place,” said Patrick Armstrong, Kentucky Derby Museum President & CEO.

A DJ will keep the party going while the milliners help you plan your signature Derby look. Representatives from David Yurman and Davis Jewelers, the Kentucky Derby Museum Hat Show's Supporting Sponsors, will also be available to help guests purchase jewelry to go with their hats.

Then, shop in the newly remodeled Derby Museum Store to find coordinating accessories or fun hosting items to throw the best Derby-themed party! During the event, the Derby Museum store will be offering a 30% in-store discount for Derby 149 merchandise, hats, and fascinators. (Some exclusions may apply.)

Ticket Options: General admission tickets cost $60 each, and VIP tickets cost $80 each. The VIP ticket includes reserved front row seating along the runway and a swag bag full of unique gifts. Tickets can be purchased here.

Featured Milliners: Dozens of milliners applied to be part of the Kentucky Derby Museum's prestigious Featured Milliner Program, so a fifth position was added for the 2023 lineup! The program is designed to highlight the beautiful artform of millinery and support small business owners by featuring their pieces at the Kentucky Derby Museum Store.

The 2023 KDM Featured Milliners are Melissa Huff (Mad Hatter 502), Mary Julia Kaiser (derbyologie), Ilana Kogan (The Hat Doctor), Christine Moore (Christine A. Moore Millinery), and Jenny Pfanenstiel (Formé Millinery Co).

Melissa Huff — Mad Hatter 502

Melissa Huff, a Louisville native, has been attending The Kentucky Derby since she was a kid with her family. She has a fashion merchandising degree, loves crafting, and was inspired by the beautiful hats and fascinators she would see every year during Derby season. So, she decided to start making them in 2017 for her friends, then she eventually formed her hat business, Mad Hatter 502. In 2020, she opened Mad Hatter 502 behind her boutique, Mamili, in the NuLu Marketplace.

Huff has been featured in Tops Magazine, Today's Woman, The Voice-Tribune, Great Day Live on WHAS, and WLKY. She has styled numerous newscasters for Derby week, and she loves seeing her pieces come down the runway in fashion shows during Derby season!

Mary Julia Kaiser — Derbyologie

Louisville native, Mary Julia Kaiser is owner and designer of derbyologie — a line of show-stopping fascinators featuring a spectrum of styles from graceful to gutsy! Raised in the Bluegrass, her love for all things Derby started young, dating back to the quintessential Kindergarten Derby. Inspired by Kentucky's southern charm and Brooklyn's urban flair, her hat designs mesh the traditional millinery materials with modern textures. Generously feathery, imported fabrics, and hand sewn details create a signature artisan flavor.

Derbyologie has been tickled to dress the heads of clients at the Royal Ascot in London, Queen's Tea in London, Melbourne Cup in Australia, and countless locals (with really great taste). And, she sure is having a ball doing it!

Ilana Kogan — The Hat Doctor

The Hat Doctor is more than just a fun name for a millinery business. Ilana Kogan, owner and sole milliner, is also a full-time radiologist! Kogan is originally from New York City and moved to Kentucky in 2005 to attend the University of Louisville School of Medicine. Her business began when she started creating Derby hats for her medical school classmates by reconstructing and embellishing hats on students' budgets. Now, years later, her handmade, one-of-a-kind designs showcase her love for creative silhouettes and delicately embroidered details.

The Hat Doctor designs have been featured in The Voice-Tribune, Tops Magazine, Today's Woman, Elizabethtown Lifestyle, and Garden & Gun Magazines.

Christine Moore — Christine A. Moore Millinery

Christine Moore started her career in the world of theater as a costume designer and quickly began making hats for regional theatre productions. In 1990, she moved to NYC to work for renowned milliner Rodney Gordon where she spent four years making hats for Opera and Broadway productions such as Phantom of the Opera and Cats. In 1994, she established Christine A. Moore Millinery. Although Christine designs a wide range of women and men's hats, she is best known for her explosive racing styles for the Kentucky Derby, four of which have been displayed in the Kentucky Derby Museum.

She was named a Featured Milliner of the Kentucky Derby Museum in 2021 and 2022, and she was named a Featured Milliner of The Kentucky Derby five times, the first milliner bestowed this title in its 149-year history. Christine's hats have graced many magazine covers, and her hats have been showcased on television shows including Nashville, The Carrie Diaries, Gossip Girl, and Horse Players.

Jenny Pfanenstiel — Formé Millinery Co.

Jenny Pfanenstiel is a world-renown milliner, awarded and recognized for her skill of creating and sculpting hats by hand using the highest quality and rare materials from across the globe. The art of millinery is a technique that dates back centuries through molding straw and felt over wooden hat forms, which she takes great pride in applying with each one-of-a-kind hat. Pfanenstiel is also known throughout the world for her unique process of sculpting hats on a braid machine from the 1800s. She is truly passionate about her craft and empowering those who wear her hats to feel confident and beautiful.

Pfanenstiel has placed her mark on the horse racing scene as the Featured Milliner of the Kentucky Derby for four years and has crafted hats for some of the world's most well-known dignitaries and celebrities, including Former First Lady Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Madonna, Neil Diamond, and Barbara Corcoran from the TV show “Shark Tank”.

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Revolutionary Racing Kentucky has introduced the new name and branding for the Quarter Horse racetrack and gaming facility set to be built in Boyd County, reflecting deep roots in Eastern Kentucky.

Sandy's Racing | Gaming will offer a unique entertainment experience driven by historic horse racing machines and simulcast racing, while Sandy Ridge will be the nation's newest Quarter Horse racetrack, promising to be a world-class facility with memorable races, rodeos, livestock shows, family festivals and other special events. The inaugural race season is set to begin April 1-6 at Red Mile in Lexington, while the track is under construction.

Sandy's is inspired by the Big Sandy River and Little Sandy River, part of the incredible natural environment found throughout the Tri-State Area. The Little Sandy River flows between both properties. The colors also tie to Kentucky's natural beauty, as it is one of the few places where you can regularly see a moonbow – a rainbow created by the light of the moon, reminiscent of the blue, green and purple hues of the Northern Lights.

“Sandy's represents resilience, authenticity, a sense of pride and an escape from the every day,” said John Marshall, President of Revolutionary Racing Kentucky. “We are thrilled to take this next step to bring Sandy's to life and especially proud of what it means to our community.”

Sandy's Gaming is expected to open later this year, with Sandy Ridge set to open for the 2024 or 2025 racing season. But before then, Quarter Horse racing will come back to Kentucky with Sandy Ridge at Red Mile. More than $1 million will be paid out through those six days of racing. Applications for Quarter Horse owners to join those inaugural races can be found at www.revolutionaryracingkentucky.com.

The development comes after Revolutionary Racing Kentucky was awarded the Commonwealth's ninth and final horse racing license. The group plans to invest $55 million in a new Quarter Horse racetrack, equestrian center and gaming facility, creating more than 200 good-paying jobs and more than $1 million in new local tax revenues.

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Under the enforcement of the Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit (HIWU), the Horseracing Integrity & Safety Authority's (HISA) Anti-Doping and Medication Control (ADMC) Program will introduce an intelligence-driven strategic testing plan to be deployed uniformly across the country. These standardized testing protocols are designed to promote the integrity of Thoroughbred racing and the safety of the horse while modernizing the sample collection process at Thoroughbred tracks nationwide.

HIWU's operations team will take an interdisciplinary approach in its allocation of testing across the country with a focus on ensuring the quality and effectiveness of the doping control process. The operational strategy will also be informed by collaboration with the investigations department to incorporate and act on pertinent information received through HIWU's anonymous whistleblower platform.

While HIWU has the ultimate discretion to select Covered Horses for all types of testing, intelligence from “boots-on-the-ground” industry participants, including stewards and veterinarians, and continued cooperation with state racing commissions and laboratory/scientific partners will also inform the test selection process. HIWU's testing approach will aim to enforce accountability in the administration of Controlled Medication Substances and Methods while deterring the use of Banned Substances and Banned Methods.

“Our test distribution strategy is designed to create a better environment for horsemen who play by the rules. We will identify those who intentionally commit ADMC Program violations and hold them accountable,” said Kate Mittelstadt, HIWU's chief of operations. 

All testing under the ADMC Program will be conducted by HIWU-trained and certified sample collection personnel (SCP). Many current test barn personnel and veterinarians will continue in their positions while operating under a voluntary agreement between HIWU and their respective state or track. In jurisdictions without voluntary agreements, HIWU will establish teams and contract individuals, including via recruitment of and consultation with experienced test barn personnel and veterinarians.

A key component of certification will be training on a paperless documentation system via a HIWU app that will be prepopulated with relevant race-day and Covered Horse information from InCompass and the HISA portal. The app was developed in partnership with EventLog, which developed similar apps for the British Horseracing Authority, Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board, and United States Equestrian Federation.

SCP covering all racetracks will receive on-site training from HIWU before testing begins under HISA's ADMC Program, and HIWU team members will be on site at all tracks to help launch the Program when it takes effect. There will also be a national support line that will be staffed seven days a week, ensuring coverage during all testing periods. These HIWU staff will be prepared to answer questions from SCP in the field, support horsemen with questions during testing, and triage inquiries to other departments if necessary.

“When it comes to testing processes, integrity starts with sample collection, and we are confident that SCP and other industry participants across the country will welcome the improvements created by standardized procedures and paperless records,” said Mittelstadt.

For more information about specific test types, interested individuals can find resources specific to testing at hiwu.org. 

HIWU is anticipating that it will begin enforcement of the ADMC Program on March 27, 2023, pending approval of the ADMC rules submitted to the Federal Trade Commission in December and published to the Federal Register on January 26.

The Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit (HIWU) was established in 2022 by Drug Free Sport International to administer the rules and enforcement mechanisms of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority's (HISA) Anti-Doping and Medication Control (ADMC) Program. The ADMC Program will create a centralized testing and results management process and apply uniform penalties for violations efficiently and consistently across all American Thoroughbred racing jurisdictions that HISA governs. HIWU will oversee testing, educate stakeholders on the new program, accredit laboratories, investigate potential violations, and prosecute any such violations.  

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