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Best Horse Racing Track
For sheer loveliness, there is nothing like Keeneland, nestled in the heart of Kentucky's Bluegrass region. Opened in 1936 and a hub of horse racing in America ever since, this is an elegant place, with beautifully kept grounds, impeccable track conditions and plenty of thoroughbred action at select times of the year. Keeneland hosts two "meets" per year, the Spring Meet held in April and the Fall Meet in October, so plan to visit during those months to see horses run. At other times of the year, Keeneland runs a few legendary thoroughbred racing horse auctions; it's the world's largest auction house for thoroughbred sales.
For sheer loveliness, there is nothing like Keeneland, nestled in the heart of Kentucky's Bluegrass region. Opened in 1936 and a hub of horse racing in America ever since, this is an elegant place, with beautifully kept grounds, impeccable track conditions and plenty of thoroughbred action at select times of the year. Keeneland hosts two "meets" per year, the Spring... Read More
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Candace Dantes is a fourth-generation cowgirl and award-winning journalist based in the Georgia Black Belt Region. From rural America, she has collaborated with global brands like London's M&C Saatchi and Black Beauty & Hair Magazine. Back home, she serves as an agriculture marketer and media consultant for U.S. Department of Agriculture research grant Black Farmers' Network, Wrangler, Justin Boots, and Visit Fort Worth. Currently, she is the Communications Director of national not-for-profit Outdoor Afro. Her Southern ag story and lifestyle: southernstylesandsteeds.com
Candace Dantes
Candace Dantes is a fourth-generation cowgirl and award-winning journalist based in the Georgia Black Belt Region. From rural America, she has collaborated with global brands like London's M&C Saatchi and Black Beauty & Hair Magazine. Back home, she serves as an agriculture marketer and media consultant for U.S. Department of Agriculture research grant Black Farmers' Network, Wrangler, Justin Boots, and Visit Fort Worth. Currently, she is the Communications Director of national not-for-profit Outdoor Afro. Her Southern ag story and lifestyle: southernstylesandsteeds.com
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Catherine Smith, Readers' Choice Awards Production Manager and Social Media Director for USA TODAY 10Best, has a special interest in unique culinary experiences and off-the-beaten-path adventures. Catherine is the founder of Her Bags Were Packed where she focuses on helping women release emotional baggage through solo travel and self-discovery.
Catherine Smith
Catherine Smith, Readers' Choice Awards Production Manager and Social Media Director for USA TODAY 10Best, has a special interest in unique culinary experiences and off-the-beaten-path adventures. Catherine is the founder of Her Bags Were Packed where she focuses on helping women release emotional baggage through solo travel and self-discovery.