Patrick O’Neill, nephew to two-time Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Doug O’Neill and top bloodstock agent Dennis O’Neill, had a different interest from most college kids when he was an undergraduate student and a member of Brown University’s football team. He insisted on adding TVG to the fraternity house’s cable television package; he was the one who watched horse racing at every opportunity, including in class, and in film study prior to practice.
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Boat Racing’s Story of Brotherhood, Plus Patrick O’Neill Talks Derby Fever, Hot Rod Charlie, and More
Boat Racing is co-owner of Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby winner Hot Rod Charlie, one of the leading contenders for the Kentucky Derby P
Quirks and Nicknames for Seven Kentucky Derby Hopefuls
When the starting gates open on May 1 for the 147th Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, 20 Thoroughbreds will be all business as they run in the biggest race of their lives. But have you ever wondered what are these horses like when they’re not on the track? Isabella Leslie caught up with the connections of seven hopefuls for the run for the roses to find out their quirks, nicknames, and a whole lot more.
Cute Foals of the Week for April 26
In this weekly piece, we’ll bring you the best of new arrivals to the Thoroughbred world. So sit back, relax, and take in the Cute Foals of the Week for 2021! Need cute baby horses in your life 24/7? Check out the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s Foal Patrol for livestreams from some of the top farms in the country!
