The Jockey Club announced today the recipients of its five academic scholarships, which will be awarded for the 2026-2027 academic year. The Jockey Club Scholarship ($10,000 per semester, awarded to students in academic pursuit of majors for future employment in the equine industry):
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Seeking the Susans: Brittany Russell Goes for Preakness First with Taj Mahal
She has been an amateur rider, an assistant trainer, the boss of her own barn, and a groundbreaker. Brittany Russell may soon add classic-winning trainer to her résumé as well.
Trainer Gargan, Owners Hope Patience Pays Off With Talkin in Preakness
To Derby or not to Derby. It’s an interesting predicament facing trainers who have horses “on the cusp” of the leaderboard earning points to be a Kentucky Derby contender. Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas was famous for his, “You can't win it if you're not in it” philosophy.
Meet Flashy Pony Uncle Buck, the Baffert Barn’s Eye-Catching New Addition
Bob Baffert’s ponies have always drawn attention at the racetrack. Popular and well known, they have included Smokey as well as two striking palominos, Sunny and Amarillo (also known as I’m In It to Whiz It).
