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Steve Byk
Kentucky Derby 152 - Post Race 🌹
Churchill Downs

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“We are asking you to recognize that the horse farmers, owners, trainers and breeders supporting an end to horse slaughter shipments to Mexico and Canada are not your opponents, but rather your peers,” writes @PatCummingsNTA.
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[Cherie DeVaux @reredevaux]

My original pair is on display at the @KentuckyDerby museum so we got a new and improved pair

[Todd Schrupp @ToddTTV]

When @BeemieAwards asked me to be a guest on his Podcast, as they say in the Poker World, I ‘insta-called’. He’s an important voice in our Sport, but above all he’s kind & relatable. This led to a fun conversation & I was able to break some news about a project that can help fill the void when @FanDuel TV goes away. Hope you can find time to listen 🤓

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@jasonblewitt30 🙏🏽

[Repole Stable @RepoleStable]

Great news!!!!!

The ban on transporting horses to slaughter passed a House Committee last night and will be voted on in a bigger House bill in the near future.

Today is a monumental day, not just for Thoroughbreds, but for all horses. There is still a lot of work to do to get this across the finish line, but this was a massive and very important first step.

Thank you to Chris Heyde and Pat Cummings of the National Thoroughbred Alliance for their relentless persistence and hard work.

If we really want change, we CAN make change happen. If we are willing to put in the effort, we CAN GET THINGS DONE.

We got involved earlier this year when it became crystal clear that, after decades, key industry entities were not producing results.

Today is a great day for Thoroughbreds and all horses, but it also saddens me to think about how many horses could have been saved from a cruel ending if the so-called leaders of our sport had acted with more urgency years ago.

This is what happens when people stop talking and start doing.
❤️🙏 🐎

[Repole Stable @RepoleStable]

🏆 UNITED BOWL 2026 🏆

Rome wasn’t built in a day.
Neither is the @TheUFL.

June 13 • 3PM ET
Audi Field • Washington, D.C.

Halftime performance by @50cent. 🔥🏈

LFG!!!!!

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@Ericcancel85 Get well soon 🙏

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My Guy🤘🏽

[WorcesterIrish @RealIrishMan]

@UrbnHandicapper @RealBackstretch Happy Bday Real Rasi!!! 🐎🔥

[Larry Collmus @larrycollmus]

Congrats Nathan!!

[Jennifer Paragallo @saratogarobin]

Looking for this feeling? Looking to fill a couple stalls...let's make memories !https://t.co/6xwmiiLMAi

[Bobby Lillis @bobby_lillis]

On the opening day of the last Pimlico Race Meet, turf writers John Scheinman and Vinnie Perrone reminisce and share their amazing stories of years gone by. https://t.co/70ZnPSQIkr

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Assistant trainer Omar Sanchez speaks on the influence and mentorship of Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse a horseman whose impact reaches far beyond the winners circle.

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Assistant trainer Omar Sanchez speaks on the influence and mentorship of Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse a horseman whose impact reaches far beyond the winners circle.

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🎙️ In the second installment of the TDN Business Hour, host @1000Naj is joined by Louis Cella, the President of @OaklawnRacing, to discuss his blueprint for success - in terms of live race-day experience and wagering handle - and what other tracks must do to remain competitive.

Watch the full episode here: https://t.co/uwc2DGbglg

[WelbourneStud @WelbourneStud]

As one of her clients, one of the things I most respect about Cherie is her integrity. Here she is just saying that she's doing her best to exist in a reality that she's still wrapping her head around; and frankly, she hasn't had time. She's doing outstandingly.

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Jockey Rajiv Maragh speaks on the resilience of the Jamaican people 🇯🇲

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Stall Manager at Gulfstream Park — Eddie Coletti.

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A trainer’s life isn’t loud — it’s consistent.
Tena Birdwell talks babies, claiming, and the long road it takes to build something real.