From Barbershop to Backstretch: Real Players Sharing Unique Horse Racing Stories

Barbershop conversation is not necessarily idle chatter. Barber Rasi Harper turned videographer after hearing tales of the track while he snipped away on clients such as former NFL coach turned Thoroughbred owner Bill Parcells, trainer Chad Brown, and jockeys Javier Castellano and Kendrick Carmouche.

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Keeneland Library Honors African Americans in Racing with New Exhibit

In honor of Black History Month and the contributions made by African Americans to the horse racing industry, Keeneland is unveiling Feb. 23 at Keeneland Library the impressive exhibit The Heart of the Turf: Racing’s Black Pioneers. The displays highlight the exploits of 80 Black horsemen and women over the past 170 years.

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