How Darley Became the Great Horse, Lexington
In the 19th century, horse racing was America’s most popular sporting event, and the Bluegrass was its center. Foaled in 1850, the horse Lexington became the most famous horse to ever come out of Kentucky. His outstanding career on the track and at stud might never...
The Chronicle of African American Horse Industry
The National Chronicle of African American Horse Industry In the future, this space will feature monthly blogs highlighting African American men and women who had significant careers in the horse industry, and the importance of the Kentucky Association track in the...FROM OUR FACEBOOK
This is one of the last public photos of Jimmy Winkfield taken at the 1961 Kentucky Derby. He was sitting next to his old rival Roscoe Goose, the winner of the 1913 Kentucky Derby on Donerail. ![]()
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Wink had returned to the United States in 1961 when he was invited, as a two-time winner, to a Kentucky Derby banquet. But when he and his daughter arrived at Louisville's historic Brown Hotel, they were told they couldn't use the front door; after a long delay they were let in, but everybody at the banquet ignored them. Except for an old competitor named Roscoe Goose who recognized Jimmy even though he hadn't seen him since their derby days sixty years earlier, came over, introduced himself, and sat down next to him. ![]()
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This photo was taken at the Kentucky Derby the following day with Wink sitting next to Roscoe, both in suits and hats, smoking cigars, smiling and telling stories to incredulous reporters.
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Phoenix Rising Lex preserves, promotes and honors the vast contributions of African American horsemen in establishing the Bluegrass as the Horse Capital of the World through educational, public and so...
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Phoenix Rising of Lexington, Kentucky
www.bggives.org
Phoenix Rising Lex preserves, promotes and honors the vast contributions of African American horsemen in establishing the Bluegrass as the Horse Capital of the World through educational, public and so...
Starting at 9 am Wednesday, donations are matched $1 to $1. Your $25 will become a $50 donation. Limited time and limited funds. Donate first thing Wednesday morning!!
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