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Celebrating Notable Fathers in Horse Racing

Father’s Day is always an extra meaningful day in horse racing. For so many, myself included, it was our dads who introduced us to the sport of racing, brought us up close to the first horse we saw, or made our first bet for us. If you look around the track today, you’ll find a number of famous fathers and spectacular sires who seem to make noise all year around. We figured we’d go ahead and take a look at some of the most prominent names on that list.

Visit Horse Country: Stone Farm’s Legacy of Champions

In 1970, Arthur B. Hancock III stepped out to extend his family’s already considerable influence on the Thoroughbred world in central Kentucky by assuming managing duties of Stone Farm in Paris, north of Lexington. The Hancock family was renowned for growing nearby Claiborne Farm into a leading breeding and racing entity in Kentucky through two prior generations under the guidance of Arthur B. Hancock and Arthur B. “Bull” Hancock Jr.

Unforgettable Visit to Vault in Kentucky Derby Museum

The vault! The word “vault” conjures up some great images. When one is at the Kentucky Derby Museum, it’s very easy to wonder, “What else is there?” The imagination can run wild for adults who were once (and still are) horse crazy. Kentucky Derby historians — most fans are in one way or another — can riff on little-known facts about now obscure horses who were once feted as the top 3-year-olds in the country on the first Saturday in May. So when I got the opportunity to visit, I dropped everything and practically galloped to the museum.

Like Father, Like Son: Rice Family Part of Fabric of New York Racing

Harry Rice III is the kind of man who makes you think that it would be great to sit down and talk with him about anything for a length of time. When he looks at you with his dancing eyes and his charming smile, you are instantly put at ease. Sitting next to him is his son, Harry IV, who has inherited his father’s affability and is blessed with the charisma and drive typical of a 22-year-old college student on his way to finding his dreams.

Bethann Dixon and Churchill Downs bugler Steve Buttleman at the Preakness.

Meet the Schoolteacher Who Moonlights as Triple Crown Bugler

Sometimes attending a horse race is a life-changing moment. It certainly was for Maryland school teacher Bethann Dixon. She went to the 2012 Preakness at Pimlico and noticed the gentleman playing the “Call to the Post” in the winner’s circle. Dixon is a music teacher. She went up and introduced herself to Sam Grossman, a professional track bugler from the New York circuit.

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