On February 11, we celebrate the birthdays of two leaders of the nineteenth-century New Orleans turf whom we've written about at length here at the Times, both born on this date: Colonel Adam L. Bingaman (2/11/1793—9/6/1869), originally of Natchez, Mississippi, and Duncan F. …
New Year, New Site
The Times is pleased to announce the launch of its upgraded website that offers an improved online and mobile experience for readers. We hope you enjoy it (and agree that it looks stunning) as much as we do! …
From the Archives: Happy Birthday ALB & the Red Fox of the South!
Dear Readers: Today, Saturday, 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. …
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Two Horse Racing Heroes Featured in Deep South Magazine: Duncan F. Kenner and Abe Hawkins of Ashland Plantation
The Turf Times is pleased to announce that our article about these two Louisiana horsemen is currently posted on the Deep South Magazine website here! Interested in learning even more about these heroes of Ashland Plantation? Read more on our website …
A Legacy of Triumph: More Stories of Duncan F. Kenner and Abe Hawkins at Ashland Plantation
Last fall during a return visit to Louisiana, our Times editor was fortunate to visit the grounds of Ashland Plantation, located 60 miles west of New Orleans in Ascension Parish. We hope you will first read the piece about the estate that is currently posted on the Deep South …