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LEXINGTON, Ky., June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Los Angeles will play host to the Breeders' Cup World Championships, Thoroughbred racing's most prestigious international year-end event, for the third consecutive year when the 2014 running returns to Santa Anita Park, in Arcadia, Calif. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130617/NE33291 ) Los Angeles will host the two days of premier Thoroughbred racing, and provide a backdrop of world-class entertainment, dining and...
Proceeds from gold-themed cups and experiential auction to benefit Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Center LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Woodford Reserve®, the Official Bourbon of the Kentucky Derby®, adds a golden touch to the classic Kentucky Derby cocktail by unveiling the world's most exclusive mint julep cup. Celebrating the gold standard that Woodford Reserve has set by winning gold medals at every major spirits competition, the Woodford Reserve $1,000...
Equestrian Enthusiasts to Sip and Savor Leading Washington State Wine at Iconic Sporting Event May 3-4, 2013 PATERSON, Wash., April 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- 14 Hands Vineyards, producer of the top-selling wines from Washington state, has been named a proud sponsor of the Kentucky Derby, the legendary Thoroughbred race representing the first leg of the coveted 'Triple Crown.' 14 Hands wines will be enjoyed by guests attending the event as well as the Taste of Derby(TM), an annual...
Oregon-based artist artwork featured on Kentucky Derby 139® bottle LOUISVILLE, Ky., Feb. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Adding to its reputation as the signature bourbon of Thoroughbred racing, Woodford Reserve®, the "Official Bourbon of the Kentucky Derby®" is honoring the country's favorite horse race with the release of its 2013 Kentucky Derby commemorative bottle. A product of the Woodford Reserve Distillery in Versailles, Kentucky, this year's limited-edition bottle features the...
NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- When the 2012 Eclipse Awards are handed out on Saturday, January 19 at Gulfstream Park, DRF.com will be the exclusive website offering FREE live coverage of the awards ceremony, beginning at 8:00 PM ET. Fans can also watch the awards ceremony live on HRTV and HRTV.com, both available by subscription. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130116/NY43893LOGO ) The 42(nd) Annual Eclipse Awards, presented by the Daily Racing Form, National...
SYDNEY, Aug. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Zara Phillips MBE, eventing team Olympic silver medallist in London 2012 and former European and World Champion, has been announced as the first Magic Millions Racing Women (MMRW) Ambassador, an appointment that will see her visit Australia in early January 2013 for the week-long Magic Millions Carnival. An internationally accomplished equestrienne, Ms Phillips brings to the MMRW initiative a genuine passion for the industry and depth of...
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- 138th running of the Kentucky Derby marks Ram Truck brand's third year as exclusive automotive partner Ram is the 'Official Truck' of Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby Fans attending weekend races will be immersed in Ram Truck brand experiences including vehicle placement, truck integration, signage and posters Television, print and digital advertising campaigns complement on-site branding Ram sponsors dedicated 'Horsemen's...
TEMECULA, Calif., April 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Nitro Active, the great great grandson of Secretariat, was headed to a slaughterhouse just three months after his last race on December 16, 2011 at Hollywood Park Racetrack. After three wins and earning nearly $200,000 in his career, Nitro Active is no longer able to race. He endured years of overuse on the track where he suffered leg fractures, required surgery on his front legs and he currently has severe degenerative arthritis...
NEW YORK, April 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Moet & Chandon and the Kentucky Derby® announced today that Moet & Chandon will be the first champagne ever to be a partner of the Kentucky Derby®, aligning the world's most beloved champagne with one of the most prestigious sporting competitions in existence. Moet & Chandon, the champagne of success and glamour since 1743, is continuing to enhance its rich heritage as an icon of victorious celebration and global winning...
American Quarter Horses are renowned for their speed, agility, and calm disposition. Consequently over four million Quarter horses are used as working horses on ranches, as show horses or at rodeos. New research published in BioMed Central's open access journal BMC Genomics used 'next-generation' sequencing to map variation in the genome of a Quarter Horse mare. Analysis of genetic variants associated with specific traits showed that compared to a Thoroughbred the Quarter Horse's genome was...
