Rich Mendez has gone from fielding calls about platinum-selling recording artists to a sudden stream of offers for his potential Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve starters. The Puerto Rico native, a music mogul through his successful record company, Rich Records, has leaped head first into the world of Thoroughbred racing.
Tag: The Life
On the Rise: Stephanie Cooley
Growing up just outside of Chicago, where visits to Arlington Park were eagerly planned and attended, plus a love for horseback riding, motivated Stephanie Cooley to pursue a career in racing, despite having no family ties in the industry.
Chasing a Dream in the Desert: ABR’s Isabella Leslie Trains to Become a (Camel) Jockey
While the focus of many in the horse racing world will be on the $20 million Saudi Cup this Saturday, I find myself next door for a different kind of race – a camel race. And not just any camel race, but the C1 Championships, the UAE's inaugural all-women's camel race series.
Just Steel Co-Owner Brian Coelho Chats Excitement for Rebel Stakes, D. Wayne Lukas’ Mentorship
Tom Pedulla is interviewing prominent owners, trainers and jockeys as they travel the Road to the 150th Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve May 4 at Churchill Downs.
