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Oaklawn Park hosts one of the oldest meets in the country, and Hot Springs, Ark., horse players seeking more nostalgia can stay at Best Court, one of the few remaining continually operating 1930s motor courts. This U-shaped collection of connected cottages’ $2.5 million renovation was completed in July 2018, creating a retro-chic boutique experience.

Churchill Downs today announced that Christine Moore will continue for the third year as a featured milliner of the 146th Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve. Moore became the Derby’s first featured milliner in history in 2018.

The grandeur of the Breeders’ Cup brings out the best of people’s fashion choices. The focus is purple.  Royal purple. And when you see a crowd of people wearing royal purple, it’s a plethora of fantastic fashion statements and photo opportunities.

The Breeders’ Cup World Championships provides an exclamation point to the racing season at the end of each year. Huge purses, top-class horses, and large fields promise the crowning of champions and cashing of big winning bets.

But just what is the Breeders’ Cup, and why is it so important? With the 2019 edition just two weeks away, here’s a primer on the sport’s biggest weekend and why it’s a yearly highlight for racing fans.

This weekend, the Breeders’ Cup World Championships prep season will have its near-grand finale, with 20 Challenge Series “Win and You’re In” qualifying races scheduled from Friday, Oct. 4, to Sunday, Oct. 6 (one final race is set for Oct. 9).

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