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Horse Racing

How horse racing in the U.S was modeled after racing in the U.K, and how it looks different today

Admin - May 2, 2024

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - You may know the Kentucky Derby was inspired by horse racing in the U.K., particularly the Epsom Derby. While horse racing...

Horse Racing

American horseracing not ‘designed with the horse in mind,’ trainer says in light of Kentucky Derby deaths | CBC Radio

Admin - June 7, 2023

The Current18:32String of horses die at renowned race trackRead transcribed audioThe spotlight should have been on Mage for winning the 149th Kentucky Derby on...