Today, Thursday, February 11, marks the anniversary of the birth of two men who dominated the Louisiana race tracks prior to the Civil War: Col. Adam L. Bingaman of Natchez, Mississippi (1793–1869), and Duncan F. Kenner (1813–1887). You can read more about Col. Bingaman's success …
“Remembering a Texas Legend” Featured in new issue of American Racehorse Magazine
Dear Readers: The Times is proud to share that its article about Assault, the only Texas-bred Triple Crown winner otherwise known as the "Club-Footed Comet," is featured in the January/February 2016 issue of American Racehorse magazine. Read the article here on numbered pages …
Visit to Coolmore at Ashford Stud: Home of American Pharoah!
Dear Readers: How lucky are we to get to meet Sportsman of the Year American Pharoah not once, but twice in 2015?! Very lucky, indeed! Antebellum Turf Times staff was fortunate to meet the Triple Crown winner in June while stabled at Churchill Downs just following his Belmont …
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From the Times’ Archives: How to catch a wild turkey, circa 1831
Dear Readers: Straight from the Antebellum Turf Times archives (and originally selected from the archives of the American Turf Register and Sporting Magazine) and with not a minute to spare as Thanksgiving is fast approaching, here's a timely post with step-by-step instructions …
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Antebellum Turf Times Contributes to Lady and The Track
Dear Readers: The Times is pleased to announce that it has contributed an article to the Lady and The Track website entitled, "Eclipse Awards Week: Where Will YOU Be?" This article provides a preliminary look at the upcoming Eclipse Awards Week of events and fundraisers as well …
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