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Zenyatta's last race: An oral history [Breeders' Cup]
This article appeared in the November 2011 issue of Louisville Magazine. To subscribe, please visit loumag.com.
Last November a six-year-old mare named Zenyatta brought her 19-0 record into the Breeders' Cup Classic. The horse—who will be the focus of a Nov. 4 event kicking off this year's Breeders' Cup at Churchill Downs—captivated crowds, especially during race 20 an the most breathtaking finish of all.
Churchill Downs “Downs After Dark” is a new experience for race fans [Sports]
Churchill Downs’ “Downs After Dark” is designed to incorporate nightlife, racing and dancing as evening falls upon the historic Twin Spires. Attendance for night racing events has averaged 27,898. That is compared to an average attendance of 7,500 for a typical Friday afternoon program. The last Downs After Dark attendance of 27,787 was the largest of the three Downs After Dark events held this year. On-track wagering for that night was $1,286,037, more than double the wagering on a typical Friday afternoon card.
FATE brings women together [Kentucky Derby]
It was fate that brought Courier-Journal turf writer Jennie Rees and horse owner Beth Condren together two years ago to form Females Are Thoroughbred Enthusiasts (FATE). The two met at a thoroughbred owners awards ceremony when Beth’s husband hosted Jennie at their table. By the end of the night the two women were finishing each other’s sentences.
A few months later, Jennie attended a webinar about the horse industry held by West Point Thoroughbred's Terry Finley.
Zach's weekend picks for Louisville: Breeders Cup Simulcast at Churchill, rant at Day's, tribute to U.S. veterans
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