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The most-anticipated week of the year in horse racing has arrived, as fans, partiers, and handicappers all prepare for an abundance of top-class racing at Churchill Downs in the coming days topped by the 147th  Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 1.

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.

Whether it involves wealth management, potential Division 1 basketball players or Thoroughbreds, Brian Klatsky’s life revolves around prospects.

No wonder the divorced single father of two sons talks fast. No wonder colleagues are deprived of sleep by late-night conversations or jarred awake by early-morning texts or calls. Klatsky has a full-time job three times over.

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!  

Injuries — they can happen to any horse at any time but for many, seeing that a racehorse retired with a “bowed tendon” or a “bone chip” can scare them away from taking on the horse for a second career. 

While ideally a racehorse retires sound and almost immediately goes on to a second career, most injuries don’t limit a horse’s career choices once they’re done healing. 

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