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Patrick O’Neill, nephew to two-time Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Doug O’Neill and 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.

We love horses here at America’s Best Racing, and we know that you do, too! That’s why we’re sharing some of our favorite posts showing off the bond between human and horse to celebrate National I Love Horses Day.

The upcoming weekend shapes up to be one of the most anticipated on the North American horse racing calendar, as two prestigious tracks open their summer meets and another popular venue hosts an important Breeders’ Cup prep race.

To be honest, I had a lot of hesitation sitting down to write this blog post. After our experience at the horse show, I felt that I had nothing new to report. And up until a week ago, I was convinced I would be writing about overcoming injury, every horse girl’s worst nightmare. Looking back on this month after some of the massive milestones we experienced in months’ previous, I got anxious thinking that the Makeover is quickly approaching, and nothing stood out!

Del Mar welcomes fans back for opening day of its 2021 summer season on Friday, July 16, and whether you’re going to be at the track or following along from home, we have 10 things you need to know before the big event.

1. If you don’t have a ticket, plan on watching online or on TV.

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