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Visit Horse Country: Pin Oak Stud a Cornerstone in Kentucky’s Horse Industry

Pin Oak Stud, located near Versailles, Ky., is the epitome of a family-owned, startup Thoroughbred farm that built its way from modest beginnings to international success. Owner Josephine Abercrombie has been involved with horses for nearly her entire life, and she’s channeled that passion into operating a multi-service business known for its high standards in both breeding and racing Thoroughbreds.

Meet the Fans: San Diego Reporter Tabitha Lipkin

Tabitha Lipkin works as a sports anchor and reporter in San Diego, where her responsibilities include covering racing at Del Mar. Get to know her and her thoughts on racing, sports, and more in this fun Q&A.

What I do for a living: TV anchor/reporter

What I like about Thoroughbred racing: Meeting people who enjoy watching

If I wasn’t in my current job, I would be an: Astronaut

Best advice to someone considering becoming a Thoroughbred owner: You better have a sugar daddy.

Get to Know Horse Racing Radio Network’s Mike Penna

Longtime racing fan Mike Penna got his start in the radio business co-hosting the popular Saturday morning “Equine Forum” talk show in 2003. In 2005, Penna and the late Pete Kules established the Horse Racing Radio Network, an Eclipse Award-winning network that now broadcasts the Triple Crown on more than 170 affiliates across the country.

A native of Pittsfield, Mass., Penna and his wife, Michelle, moved to Lexington, Ky., in 1997.

Jockey Jose Ortiz has experienced much success in his young career.

Q&A: Get to Know Jockey Jose Ortiz

At age 24, jockey Jose Ortiz just wrapped up a Saratoga meet which saw him finish third in the overall jockey standings with 42 wins, but he wasted no time resting on his laurels, jumping right into racing at the Belmont Park fall meet and Kentucky Downs over the weekend. We caught up with the regular rider of Grade 1 winners Good Magic and Oscar Performance in between meets.

John Asher: ‘Mr. Kentucky Derby’ Had an Unmatched Love for the Sport

Welcome to another edition of America’s Best Racing’s Main Track. Each week in this spot we present the most meaningful story of the past seven days, detailing a story that stands out because of its importance or perhaps the emotional response it generates.

Looking ahead, if you believe there’s a story this week that should be featured in next week’s edition of the Main Track, let us know by tweeting it to @ABRLive using the hashtag #ABRMainTrack.

As for this week’s story, it centers on a somber week in racing.

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