The power of representation on the biggest of stages cannot be overstated. In order for dreams to manifest into reality, for the aspirational to become palpable, opportunity must first present itself. The more treasured the prize, the more grateful those who seek it are for the chance to simply chase it - as evidenced by the gratitude that spills forth from those fortunate enough each year to participate in Thoroughbred racing’s most famous test.
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Meet the Owners of 2020 Kentucky Derby Contenders
You’ve probably heard of some of the horses running in this year’s Kentucky Derby, but how much do you know about their owners? Here’s your chance to meet the people behind the Thoroughbreds in the 2020 run for the roses. 1. Tiz the Law Owners: Sackatoga Stable
Sackatoga’s Webb Chats Hitting Home Run with Tiz the Law, Derby Dreams
Tom Pedulla is interviewing prominent owners, trainers, and jockeys for America’s Best Racing as they travel the road to the $3 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve. The Derby has been rescheduled for Saturday, Sept. 5, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards Make Dreams Come True
When Saul Castellanos worked for trainer D. Wayne Lukas in the 1980s, he used to ride in the horse van between Churchill Downs and Keeneland. Peering out the truck windows, he would see the white fences and seemingly endless pastures of Calumet Farm – the legendary expanse of land that raised eight Kentucky Derby winners and two Triple Crown legends.
