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To the Wire, LeRoy Neiman, The Sporting Art Auction, Cross Gate Gallery of Lexington, Keeneland

Brilliant Power of Thoroughbreds Comes to Life at 12th Annual Sporting Art Auction

Thoroughbred people love art. They love how paintings and sculptures depict racing history, legends, and larger-than-life moments. The 12th Annual Sporting Art Auction held at Keeneland Sales Pavilion on Nov. 15 achieved many thrilling moments with a total sales of $2,553,126. The heart of the auction was the sale of LeRoy Neiman’s “To the Wire,” which brought an auction record price of $334,875!

Kim Wickens, Lexington, 2023 Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award

Wickens Wins 2023 Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award for Biography ‘Lexington’

Kim Wickens has been named winner of the 2023 Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award for excellence in Thoroughbred racing literature with her meticulously researched and beautifully written biography of the great 19th century stallion Lexington.

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Artist Tyler Robertson Chosen for 2025 ‘Official Art of the Kentucky Derby’

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Monday, Nov. 18, 2024) – A classic and colorful painting by Tyler Robertson has been formally unveiled by Churchill Downs Racetrack as the 2025 “Official Art of the Kentucky Derby.”

American Pharoah, Robert Clark, Avalyn Hunter, The Kentucky Oaks: 150 Years of Running for the Lilies

2024 Horse Lover’s Book and Holiday Gift Guide

It’s that time of the year again! The holidays are right around the corner, which means gift-giving is once again on our minds. To help you shop for horsey friends and family on your list, America’s Best Racing brings you another edition of the Horsey Book and Holiday Gift Guide, your go-to resource for the best books, gifts, and treasures updated for the 2024 holiday season!

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Carson Kressley’s Seven Style Tips for Nailing ‘Horse Girl Fall’ Fashion at Breeders’ Cup

As the Breeders’ Cup World Championships approach on Nov. 1-2, the excitement isn’t just about the horses — it’s about making a stylish statement. This season, equestrian fashion is experiencing a resurgence, particularly with the viral “horse girl fall” aesthetic taking over designer runways.

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