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The Breeders’ Cup World Championships celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2023 by returning to the area where it was first held amidst much fanfare in 1984: Southern California. The inaugural Breeders’ Cup, held at Hollywood Park in Inglewood, was a one-day event that was showcased on a national NBC telecast and drew a bevy of celebrities to what was at the time one of the most popular racetracks in the U.S. (Watch the broadcast on YouTube here.)

The upcoming Breeders’ Cup World Championship is not just a prestigious horse racing event; it’s also a fashion extravaganza where attendees can showcase their unique style while paying homage to the equestrian tradition. As attendees plan out their final fashion stylings for Nov. 3-4 at Santa Anita Park, we chatted with fashion icon Carson Kressley to discuss the ultimate “dos” and “don’ts” for dressing at the Breeders’ Cup.

Horse racing and cocktails have always gone hand in hand. The mint julep, for example, is synonymous with the sport’s most famous race — the Kentucky Derby. While that’s common knowledge, you might not know that racing’s World Championships, the Breeders’ Cup, has not one but two signature cocktails: the Torrie Cup and Garland (recipes below!)

Coming up with cocktails — one bourbon-based and the other vodka — that matched the vibe of the most-anticipated racing event on the fall calendar was an exercise that the Breeders’ Cup didn’t take lightly.

Books are a remarkable part of our lives. They bind us together through the joys and struggles of characters, both real and fictional, and offer us new perspectives on our own experiences in ways that few media can. Whether it is horses long gone like Lexington or people still a part of the sport like Julie Krone, the words captured on a page are avenues to new worlds and chances to remind us of our connections.

Churchill Downs today released the 2024 “Official Art of the Kentucky Derby” by Kentucky artist, Wylie Caudill. Originally from Cynthiana, Ky., Wylie Caudill is renowned for his exceptional talent in murals and large-scale art. Caudill got his start doing chalk art on the streets of his college campus. After falling in love with public art, Wylie expanded his street art to murals that can be seen across Kentucky, many of which include his signature roses.

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