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Stephanie Hronis, Women in Racing, Horse Racing Women's Association, horse racing, America's Best Racing, ABR

Women in Racing: Former Guidance Counselor Hronis an Influential Advocate in the Sport

This is a story about love and passion.

Stephanie and Kosta Hronis fell in love and were married in 2013. She had attended one race to that point. Kosta and his brother, Pete, had established their own racing stable in 2010, one that was on its way to national prominence.

TV, television, radio, streaming, Colonial Downs, Del Mar, Saratoga, Ellis Park, Gulfstream, Woodbine, Jim Dandy, Arlington Million, Beverly D., Clement, Hirsch, FOX Sports, NYRA, FS2, FS1, FanDuel TV, HRRN, Byk, RTN, horse racing, ABR

Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage July 30-Aug. 2

Action ramps up this week at Thoroughbred tracks across the country, with big races lined up at Saratoga, Del Mar, and Colonial Downs.

Tom Durkin, race caller, track announcer, horse racing, career, Life’s Calling, book, co-author, Volponi, Shulman, Saratoga, NYRA, Breeders’ Cup, Kentucky Derby, legend, NBC, voice, retired, Hall of Fame, ABR

‘A Life’s Calling’: Durkin Shares Stories of a Legendary Career in the Announcer’s Booth

“Rachel Alexandra raises the rafters here at the Spa!”

“And here he is, the unconquerable, the invincible, the unbeatable Cigar!”

“They’re coming down to the finish, and it’s all Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!”

TV, television, horse racing, streaming, radio, CCA Oaks, Bing Crosby, Del Mar, Saratoga, Gulfstream, Ellis, Woodbine, Colonial, NYRA, FOX Sports, FS1, FS2, FOX, FanDuel TV, RTN, HRRN, King George, Queen Elizabeth, Ascot, Byk, Breeders’ Cup, ABR

Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage July 23-26

Elite summer race meets at Saratoga and Del Mar are now in full swing, and TV coverage for the weekend ahead focuses on big races at both tracks – the Coaching Club American Oaks at Saratoga and the Bing Crosby Stakes at Del Mar,

Bryce Bourdieu, horse racing, Albuquerque Downs, New Mexico, Texas, accident, leg, amputation, rehab, mother, trainer, assistant, Andres Gonzalez, Julie Farr, riding, jockey, walking, family, horseman, horsemanship, galloping, ABR

Bryce Bourdieu Lost His Leg at 19. Four Years Later, He's Back Galloping Racehorses

Before sunrise, the backside at Albuquerque Downs belongs to the horses.

The shedrows begin to stir, the feed carts begin to rattle and the horses begin to get restless. Exercise riders gather and climb aboard Thoroughbreds bound for another morning of training.

Among them is Bryce Bourdieu.

The 23-year-old moves through the barn with the practiced confidence of someone who has spent his entire life around racehorses. He helps saddle horses, talks through the morning set list with trainer Andres Gonzalez, then swings aboard and heads toward the track.

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