Episode 29
Author Jennifer Kelly: The Foxes of Belair - Gallant Fox, Omaha and the Quest for the Triple Crown
June 28, 202317m 38s
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Show Notes
Jennifer Kelly, author of The Foxes of Belair: Gallant Fox, Omaha, and the Quest for the Triple Crown, gives us a close-up look at the world of American Thoroughbred horse racing. Her book recounts one of racing's earliest dynasties - the historic Belair Stud and its quest to breed two Triple Crown winners. In this podcast she talks about the lure and lore of racing as well as the safety of the sport.
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Topics
horse racingTriple CrownKentucky DerbyBelmont StakesAmerican Thoroughbredsthoroughbred breedingrace tracksjockeysWilliam WoodwardJim FitzsimmonsAthensAlabamaLimestone CountyAthensAlabamaAthens-Limestone Public Library