As the newly minted executive director of the Kentucky Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association, Alex Foley knows what is on the minds of his constituents, the trainers, and owners that support the state’s five Thoroughbred racetracks. A son and former assistant to his father, Kentucky-based trainer Greg Foley, Alex is a third-generation horseman.
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John Asher: Dedicated Kentucky Derby Ambassador and Friend to All
The grounds of historic Churchill Downs features statues of figures essential to the track and its signature race, the Kentucky Derby: Aristides, the first victor; Barbaro, the fan favorite; and two men seated on benches, one talking and the other listening, beckoning visitors to eavesdrop on their conversation.
Black History Month: Shining a Spotlight on Notable African-American Jockeys
From the beginnings of the sport in the United States, people of color have made significant contributions to horse racing. African-American jockeys dominated the winner’s circle in racing’s first three decades. They were the first Black superstar athletes in the United States, and won 15 of the first 28 runnings of the Kentucky Derby. In fact, 13 of 15 jockeys for the inaugural Kentucky Derby in 1875 were Black.
Mystik Dan Surprises in Sloppy Southwest Stakes
Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert has often captured the Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn Park, winning the race six times since 2010, but this year’s Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve prep on Feb.
