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The Metropolitan Handicap, or Met Mile, has long been known as a race that produces champions -- on and off the track.

The search is on for a Richmond MayFest queen and king and their retinue to highlight the history and customs of May Day.

Define buffoon. buffoon synonyms, buffoon pronunciation, buffoon translation, English dictionary definition of buffoon. n. 1. A clown; a jester: a court buffoon. 2. A person given to clowning and joking. 3. A ludicrous or bumbling person; a fool. buf·foon′er·y n.

Kiln Theatre has announced the European première of Sanaz Toosi’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, English. Directed by Diyan Zora, the production completes Indhu Rubasingham’s final season as Artistic Director of Kiln Theatre.

The passing of trainer Frank Whiteley Jr. leaves a major void when it comes to the art of horsemanship. Whiteley died last Friday at age 93 in Camden, S.C. To say that he had a close relationship to horses does not do justice to his care of them. If they weren’t happy, Whiteley wasn’t happy. […]

Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes winner Honor Marie is the latest star by sire Honor Code, who was recently sold to stand in Japan.

Drawing Post 3 in a field of seven, Nimitz Class will carry topweight of 126 pounds including regular rider Jevian Toledo

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Among the 20 colts entered for the 2023 Kentucky Derby on May 6, there is one who is unique among his peers for a tie to a Kentucky Derby winner of decades past. Hit Show has this special heritage and was bred in Kentucky by Gary and Mary West Stables Inc. and races for the Wests, like many other of their homebreds.

CAROLINE FRANKLIN'S pick of six good reads for children.