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High-Rolling Horses: Keeneland’s Yearling Sale vs. Other Big-Ticket Items

The ongoing Keeneland September yearling sale in Lexington, Ky., is the premier event each year in the Thoroughbred world for those in search of future superstar racehorses. It’s a 12-day-long event from Sept. 8-20 with roughly 4,700 horses cataloged and it offers owners many opportunities to test their skill at identifying next-gen standouts while backing those opinions up with dump trucks filled with dollars.

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Dollars & Sense: Building Relationships Paying Off for NYRA, FOX

Partnerships between the New York Racing Association and FOX Sports, along with NYRA’s relationship with Caesars Entertainment, continue to pay significant dividends.

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‘Bright and Colorful’ Artist Amy Treadway Bringing Del Mar to Life

One of the most influential equine novels is Walter Farley’s 1941 classic “The Black Stallion,” which transports readers into the story of young Alec Ramsey and his adventures with a magnificent black Arabian stallion. It took readers from being shipwrecked to horse racing. In 1953, Marjorie Burger of the New York Times stated, “The Black Stallion is about the most famous fictional horse of the century.”

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From Saddle to Studio: Talamo ‘All In’ on New Analyst Role With FanDuel TV

Louisiana native Joe Talamo, the son of an assistant trainer, launched his riding career in style when he earned the Eclipse Award as North America’s outstanding apprentice in 2007. He went on to win 2,343 races, including 24 Grade 1 contests, while his mounts earned more than $131.6 million. Talamo, 35, recently began a new chapter in his life by joining FanDuel TV as a full-time host and racing analyst.

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Retired NFL Star Marshawn Lynch Part of Hill 'n' Dale Deal to Acquire Interest in Thorpedo Anna

Hill ‘n’ Dale at Xalapa announced Aug. 14 that they have acquired a half interest in reigning Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna, a deal that includes Super Bowl Champion Marshawn Lynch.

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