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Twenty Stunning Horse Farms Across America for National Farmers Day

Thoroughbred farms are a world of their own: Whether they’re small family-operated nurseries or stud farms famous the world over, each one is beautiful … and beautifully kept. From Kentucky to California, Florida to Maryland, farmers who maintain these equine operations work hard to preserve green space and open fields where their horses will thrive, and we’re celebrating the beauty of Thoroughbred farms in America by sharing the posts below.

Preserving the Preakness, Visiting Claiborne Farm, and More Must-Click Links of the Week

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Meet some of the adorable barnyard critters that are companions to racehorses, including two kittens and a pair of goats! (Paulick Report)

Ode to the Belmont Barber Shop

The first time I set eyes on the barber shop at Belmont Park I was drawn to it. This, I imagined, was a place for a real gambler. Anyone who took the time to get their hair cut while at the racetrack was more than just a weekend warrior, more than just a paddock-dwelling punter, more than just a ticket-tearing tinhorn. A person who got their hair cut at the track was a true citizen of the race course, a bona-fide horseplayer.

Travers Stakes Barn Cats, City Commutes on Horseback, and More Must-Click Links of the Week

Welcome to our link roundup, where we share our favorite stories from around the Internet! Know a link that should be included? Email it to americasbestracing@gmail.com!

‘Stanford’ Steve Coughlin Featured on New Episode of ABR Wired

The new episode of ABR Wired features ESPN’s “Stanford” Steve Coughlin attending the races at Saratoga Race Course.

A SportsCenter commentator and producer on the midnight SportsCenter with Scott Van Pelt, “Stanford” Steve also is a sports betting analyst who appears on the daily ESPN sports betting program “Daily Wager” as well as on the “Bad Beats” and “Where in the World isn’t SVP?” segments with Scott Van Pelt.

A former college football player, he also is co-host of Stanford Steve and The Bear podcast and an ESPN.com columnist.

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