With a last name that is well known in racing and commands respect, Gabrielle “Gabby” Migliore is the latest member of her family to launch a career in the industry. Migliore, 22, started working for the New York Racing Association as an assistant in the horsemen’s relations department in July 2023. Two months later, she landed a position at NYRA as the administrator of the veterinary department.

Michelle Babbie invested in Preakness Stakes winner Seize the Grey because she was drawn to the name of his dam, Smart Shopping. Will Diaz felt the son of Arrogate represented a shot worth taking due to his trainer, D. Wayne Lukas. Kerri Herlick saw it as a fun way to spend unexpected money.