Julie June Stewart

Julie June Stewart is a horse racing enthusiast who lives in the Pacific Northwest.

In addition to being an accomplished writer who has been featured in the New York Times' The Rail blog, Stewart works as the Airspace Program Manager for Disasters and is a singer and choir conductor.

Julie June Stewart is a horse racing enthusiast who lives in the Pacific Northwest.

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‘Consummate Horsewoman’ Kaymarie Kreidel a Vital Member of Maryland Racing Community

Kaymarie Kreidel sits on her outrider pony like a rocket ready to launch at the merest glimpse of trouble. She is part of a safety system implemented at most horse racing tracks throughout the...

The Life Posted June 28th, 2023 ·

Mary Ellet a Shining Star Behind the Scenes for Pletcher Barn at Churchill Downs

She sits calmly in the saddle as she leads horses around Churchill Downs, often with the sun glinting off her sunglasses. Mary Ellet, 29, was raised in Southern California. She is currently based...

The Life Posted May 4th, 2023 ·

Experienced Horseman Mike Crowder Helps Put Team Japan at Ease Preparing for Kentucky Derby

His life straddles the history of horse racing and he’s seen it all from the back of a horse. Seventy-three-year-old Mike Crowder gets to Churchill Downs every morning by 4 a.m.. He tends to his...

The Life Posted May 3rd, 2023 ·

A Big, Chill Guy: Gulfstream Pony Master is Like ‘Riding on a Couch’

There is a new rock star emerging at Gulfstream Park this year who has everyone buzzing about his size, demeanor, and stature. And he is not a Thoroughbred! Master is a solid, 16.3 hands, draft...

The Life Posted April 10th, 2023 ·

Shared Family MyRacehorse Experience Helping Lexington Native Skidmore Keep Racing in Her Heart

One of the joys of horse racing is that it can be a family affair. No one knows this better than Lauren Skidmore, 23, from Lexington, Ky. She is currently in her first year at the University of...

The Life Posted March 31st, 2023 ·

Showstopper Headlines Cross Gate Gallery’s 10th Sporting Art Auction Friday at Keeneland

Friday, Nov. 18 is the 10th anniversary of the Sporting Art Auction, which is a collaboration between Keeneland Association and Cross Gate Gallery in Lexington, Ky. Every year Greg Ladd and his...

Pop Culture Posted November 17th, 2022 ·

Thoroughbreds a Labor of Love for Connections of Japanese Filly and Mare Sprint Hopeful

There is something special about having one’s homebred horse running in the 2022 Breeders’ Cup. For prominent Japanese businessman Koji Maeda, his North Hills Co.

The Life Posted November 4th, 2022 ·

Many Chapters to Storybook Tale of Gold Strike, Mother of Derby Winner Rich Strike

Betting the longshot and winning at the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is exhilarating! Especially this year if you bet on the winner Rich Strike (Keen Ice – Gold Strike, by Smart...

The Life Posted June 7th, 2022 ·

Unconventional Blue is Owner’s ‘Hippie’ Preakness Pony

For the past 20 years, Blue has been a pony at Pimlico Race Course. He is quite a contrast to the sleek Thoroughbreds. He is highly visible with his dynamic black and white coat and his startling ...

The Life Posted May 25th, 2022 ·

Sherman So Much More Than Lovable Tank for Moquett Barn, Donna Brothers

Sometimes in life you just need one look to know. In 2012, Laura Main-Moquett was moving jumpers from Delaware. “I stashed them at my friend’s place. As I was driving out, I just saw this big,...

The Life Posted May 7th, 2022 ·

High Hopes for Connections of Kentucky Derby Longshot Happy Jack

It’s called “The fastest two minutes in Sports.” Twenty horses gather in the starting gate on the first Saturday in May for the Kentucky Derby. Time seems to freeze as jockeys, horses, and everyone...

The Life Posted May 5th, 2022 ·

Masafumi Matsuda, Assistant Trainer for Japan’s Crown Pride, Aims to ‘Change History’ in Kentucky Derby

In an unusual training regimen for Kentucky Derby contenders, Crown Pride canters perfect 20-meter circles behind the chute at Churchill Downs. He is composed, quiet and focused.

The Life Posted May 2nd, 2022 ·

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