Kentucky's Famous Racehorses

by Patricia L. Thompson

Overview

Central Kentucky is home to many magnificent horses and their farms. Although there are numerous places to witness these beautiful animals, including Keeneland, Churchill Downs, Pimlico, and Belmont, their history often gets overwhelmed by their statistics. Images of America: Kentucky's Famous Racehorses goes beyond the numbers and provides insight into the character of these beloved creatures by featuring stories straight from those closest to the horses—the grooms.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780738566887
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	04/26/2010
Series:	Images of America Series
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	6.40(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Patricia L. Thompson was born in Louisville and moved to Lexington as a child. There, she was educated in the local Catholic schools. Patricia worked in radio until 1968, when she was married to Gene; after the wedding, they moved to Aiken, South Carolina, and Palatine, Illinois. They have since returned to their hometown of Lexington, where Patricia works at the University of Kentucky. Patricia has three children and five grandchildren, and horses remain a part of her life.