Jennifer Kelly
Before Kathy and Diane, before Barbara Jo and Cheryl, before Julie and Rosie, there was Lillian.
Pop Culture
Posted March 25th, 2024 ·
Going Out on Top: Julie Krone’s Magical 2003 Season
When Arcangelo sailed across the finish line in the Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets on June 10, 2023, he gave Jena Antonucci a historic victory as the first woman to train the winner of a U.S...
Legends
Posted March 15th, 2024 ·
Triple Crown Turning Point: How War Admiral Nearly Slipped Away From Owner Riddle
Into each horse’s career comes a fateful moment, a decision or an injury or some outside force that changes the trajectory of their career. For Sir Barton, it was a cough caught from a stablemate....
Legends
Posted March 13th, 2024 ·
Kentucky Derby Forefathers: The Lasting Impact of William E. Applegate
As the Kentucky Derby entered its third decade, its future was in doubt. The Louisville Jockey Club was deep in debt, had turned a profit only once in two decades, and clearly needed new leadership...
Legends
Posted March 13th, 2024 ·
Keeping Them Safe in the Saddle: Jockey Safety Has Been a Century-Plus Quest
Each race day, jockeys suit up with gear that echoes their predecessors. Those early riders wore a silk cap and jacket with the owner’s colors, but those caps offered no protection from injury and...
Racing
Posted February 20th, 2024 ·
Built to Last: Why Secretariat’s Legacy and Appeal Strengthen With Time
Last year marked 50 years since Secretariat powered through the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes, in performances reminiscent of another Big Red,
Legends
Posted February 19th, 2024 ·
Meriwether Lewis Clark Jr.: Father of the Kentucky Derby
“Until you go to the Kentucky Derby with your own eyes, behold the Derby, you ain’t never been nowhere and you ain’t never seen nothing.”—Irving S. Cobb...
Legends
Posted February 13th, 2024 ·
John Asher: Dedicated Kentucky Derby Ambassador and Friend to All
The grounds of historic Churchill Downs features statues of figures essential to the track and its signature race, the Kentucky Derby: Aristides, the first victor; Barbaro, the fan favorite; and...
Legends
Posted February 5th, 2024 ·
Underappreciated Horse Racing Stars of the 1990s: Hansel, Lonesome Glory, and Thunder Gulch
As the world counted down to a new millennium, America’s oldest sport remained timeless in the face of the changing culture around it. The sport continued to celebrate its traditions, welcoming new...
Legends
Posted December 11th, 2023 ·
A Baker’s Dozen Great Books for the Horse Lover Around the Holidays
The winter holidays are defined by the joys and challenges of finding gifts for family and friends on your list. For many, a book is a treasure they look forward to unwrapping, one they can snuggle...
Pop Culture
Posted December 4th, 2023 ·
2023 Holiday Gift Guide for the Horse Lover
It’s that time of the year again! With the holidays just around the corner, our attention turns to the traditions that accompany the season, including finding the perfect gift for the important...
Pop Culture
Posted November 20th, 2023 ·
Underappreciated Horse Racing Stars of the 1980s: Chief’s Crown, Gulch, and Cozzene
In the early 20th century, the coalescence of the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes into the American Triple Crown changed how we regard 3-year-olds year in and year out....
Legends
Posted November 8th, 2023 ·