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Visit Horse Country: Pin Oak Stud a Cornerstone in Kentucky’s Horse Industry

Pin Oak Stud, located near Versailles, Ky., is the epitome of a family-owned, startup Thoroughbred farm that built its way from modest beginnings to international success. Owner Josephine Abercrombie has been involved with horses for nearly her entire life, and she’s channeled that passion into operating a multi-service business known for its high standards in both breeding and racing Thoroughbreds.

Visit Horse Country: WinStar’s Spectacular Success is Justified

WinStar Farm has been one of the preeminent multi-service Thoroughbred operations in the world over the past 15-plus years, and the Versailles, Ky.-based farm is currently in the midst of a four-year run of success that shows no signs of abating.

Secretariat’s Kentucky Derby Shoe Sets World Record at Auction

A horseshoe worn by 1973 Triple Crown winner and legendary Thoroughbred Secretariat in the Kentucky Derby sold for $80,736 in an auction conducted by Lelands.com on Aug. 16.

The price is a world record for a horseshoe, more than doubling the prior mark of $37,000, according to Lelands.com president Mike Heffner.

Visit Horse Country: Nearly a Century of Success at Hurstland Farm

“A good farm to know” is the motto of Hurstland Farm in Midway, Ky. That’s been true for almost a century since the farm, owned by the Nuckols family throughout its existence, began breeding and raising Thoroughbreds.

Recommended Summer Road Trips

It’s officially summertime and that means … it’s time to plan a road trip! So whether you are planning a family road trip, a getaway with friends, or simply a solo trek, we here at America’s Best Racing have some suggestions for you the adventurer or explorer as you consider your options for a summer 2018 road trip.

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