Saturday, July 12, marks the anniversary of the birth of Edward Troye (1808--1874), America's preeminent animal painter of the 19th century. During his 40-year career in the U.S., the Swiss-born Troye painted commissions of hundreds of prized Thoroughbreds, and was recognized by …
A Poem for this Weekend’s Epsom Derby: Ode to No More Betting on the Races
Racing schedules have been turned upside-down across the globe due to COVID-19, and this Saturday, July 4, will feature the second leg of Britain’s Triple Crown, the Derby Stakes (officially the Investec Derby) at Epsom Downs Race Course—a race that was first inaugurated in 1780 …
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Virtual Tour of Historic Race Track Bar Neir’s Tavern on Thursday, May 28, 6 p.m. EDT
Here's your chance to attend a free virtual tour of Neir's Tavern in Queens, New York, on Thursday evening. This past winter, the Times reported about this historic race track bar that was opened in 1829 by the proprietor of the nearby Union Race Course. Read more about the …
He was called everything from the “Texas Terror” and “Murder, Inc.” to the “Little Chocolate Galloper”—Learn more about Assault, one of 13 Triple Crown champions competing in Saturday’s Virtual Kentucky Derby
Horse racing fans are lamenting that this week is typically Kentucky Derby Week, with the “Run for the Roses” slated for the first Saturday in May. As the Derby has been postponed to the fall, NBC will broadcast a virtual Derby on Saturday, May 2, featuring 13 Triple Crown …
Hello, Old Friend: A Visit With Lexington (Stallion) in Lexington (Kentucky)
While many businesses and other institutions have temporary closed due to COVID-19, some are offering online services, including museums. The Smithsonian, for example, is now offering a variety of online virtual exhibitions and museum tours—see link for more information. Here …
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