Dear Readers: We are pleased to announce that the Times has been featured this week in "The Rail," The New York Times Horse Racing Blog! Read more here: "The Rail." Enjoy! Editor, Antebellum Turf Times …
The First Kentucky Derby—Unhorsed by The Louisville Cup?
Dear Readers: Since the following post is outside the realm of antebellum racing, we are making an exception in order to honor the current Triple Crown season with coverage of the first Derby.—Editor, Antebellum Turf Times It may have been the first Kentucky Derby, …
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Antebellum Turf Times contributes to New Orleans Historical
Dear Readers: Best wishes for a prosperous 2013 to all! During late 2012, your Editor was invited to contribute two stories about the historic Eclipse Course (with related images) to the New Orleans Historical web and mobile platform, a project of the University of New Orleans …
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The first race ever to stop a nation? The Great Match Race between the North & South
Dear Readers: It has been far too long between Turf Times publications, and although there are many, we will spare you the excuses (for it’s actually one of our mottos): Never make excuses, which comes second only to History is written by the victors. We have not stopped our …
The Second Coming: The Times Returns in 2012 (again)!
Dear Readers: Contrary to popular belief, the Antebellum Turf Times has not prematurely ended its coverage of America’s first national pastime, for our long absence between publications has been due to the recent relocation of the Times’ offices. Your Editor, as well as the …
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