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Did you know that the mighty Secretariat has 263 roads named for him? How cool is that? (ESPN)
The horse racing world like all other areas of society continues to make changes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and public health crisis. Racetracks across America have either postponed live racing or prohibited anyone other than essential employees from entering.
On this Mother’s Day, we’re taking a minute to acknowledge some of racing’s most recognizable moms, including a few women who’ve just recently become mothers, and celebrate all moms in the industry. The dedication required to be a “racing mom” is unmatched, so thank you!
Maggie Wolfendale Morley: The popular TV host and racing analyst for the New York Racing Association, Maggie and her husband, trainer Tom Morley, had their first child, Grace, in November 2016, and on Feb. 3 welcomed another baby girl, Willow, into their family.
The 2020 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve was postponed (to Sept. 5) for only the second time in the 146-year history of the race. The only previous postponement came because of World War II in 1945 when the Derby was instead held in June, and that year turtles raced in place of racehorses on the first Saturday in May.
