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By Amy Gregory —- The following is a statement from Keeneland President and CEO Shannon Arvin on the death of Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum: “Sheikh Hamdan was a beloved figure around the world, cherished for his grace, humanity, loyalty, knowledge and sportsmanship....

Alicia Hughes, NTRA Communications —- LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 22, 2021) – Hot Rod Charlie’s front running victory in the Grade 2 Louisiana Derby on March 20 was enough to elevate the son of Oxbow in this week’s National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) Top...

By Mike Willman —- COADY PHOTOGRAPHY HIGHLY RESPECTED VETERAN JOCKEY DESHAWN PARKER WINS 2021 GEORGE WOOLF MEMORIAL JOCKEY AWARD; TWO-TIME NATIONAL LEADING RIDER IS APPROACHING 6,000 CAREER WINS ARCADIA, Calif. (March 18, 2021)—DeShawn Parker, the five foot, 10 inch jockey...

By Brian Nadeau —- NBC SPORTS BEGINS “ROAD TO THE KENTUCKY DERBY” COVERAGE WITH THE LOUISIANA DERBY LIVE THIS SAT., MARCH 20 AT 6 P.M. ET ON NBCSN TwinSpires & TVG Also to Provide On-Site Louisiana Derby Weekend Coverage STAMFORD, Conn. – March 18, 2021 – With the...

Alicia Hughes, NTRA Communications —- CONCERT TOUR, SWISS SKYDIVER ON THE MOVE IN NTRA TOP THOROUGHBRED POLLS LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 15, 2021) – After each posted handy victories this past weekend, unbeaten sophomore Concert Tour and champion filly Swiss Skydiver both...

By Kristen Williamson —- U.S. Congress created a private organization with federal authority to make laws, issue subpoenas, and collect money LUBBOCK, Texas (March 15, 2021) — Organizations representing Thoroughbred horse owners and trainers have filed a federal lawsuit to...