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Beauty, Pageantry & Moxie
Few industries are as full of beauty, pageantry and Moxie as the world of thoroughbred horse racing.
The world’s greatest have to start somewhere. And for the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, that somewhere was Hollywood Park in 1984. What
began as a one day, 7-race event has grown into a two-day, $28 million
extravaganza attracting the best horses, trainers, and owners from
across the globe. It has also become the unofficial end and culmination
of the thoroughbred-racing season, often with the Breeders’ Cup Classic
being the deciding factor in Horse of the Year.
Tune in tomorrow and Saturday as the 2017 Breeders' Cup is held at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in Southern California.
Featured below are just a few of the guests from the horse racing industry previously interviewed on MoxieTalk.
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Know of a suitable guest that you feel has Moxie?
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JOHN ASHER
Vice President of Racing Communications, Churchill Downs
John Asher loves the sport of horse racing and is driven to make everything about Churchill Downs the best in the world. Asher
has worked in the thoroughbred racing industry as a journalist and a
publicist for more than 20 years. He joined Churchill Downs in January
1997 and has served in his current position since March 1999. Asher
oversees all communications and public relations efforts at Churchill
Downs, home of the world-famous Kentucky Derby. |
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PATRICIA "PJ" COOKSEY
Former Female Jockey & 1984 Kentucky Derby Contender
PJ Cooksey believes you should find what you are passionate about in life and go and do it. Cooksey
is a legendary horse racing jockey. She won her first race with Turf
Advisor at Waterford Park (now Mountaineer Park) in 1979. A four-time
Turfway Park leading rider, Cooksey has won 2,137 races since beginning
her career in 1979, and she is second all-time in total victories by a
female jockey. Cooksey’s career purse winnings total over $19 million.
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PAT DAY
Retired Horse Racing Jockey (1976-2005) & 1992 Kentucky Derby Winner
Pat Day is a legendary American jockey in thoroughbred horse racing. His
impressive resume includes an induction into the National Museum of
Racing and Hall of Fame in 1991, winning the Eclipse Award for
Outstanding Jockey an impressive four times, and 22 appearances in the
Kentucky Derby, including his 1992 Derby win aboard Lil E. Tee. Day has
won virtually every prestigious race in the sport during his career. |
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MICHAEL BLOWEN
Founder and President, Old Friends Farm – A Thoroughbred Retirement Facility
Michael Blowen’s fear of horses grew into a deep love for horses, and for saving their lives. Early
in his career, Blowen was a writer and movie critic for The Boston
Globe. He eventually held the enviable position of movie critic, which
gave him contact with film stars and celebrities throughout the 1980’s
and 1990’s.
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THERESA RENO-WEBER
President and CEO, Metro United Way, and Lieutenant, U.S. Coast Guard
The desire to serve her community and have a greater impact on more people fuels Theresa Reno-Weber to excel.
Recently named president and CEO of Metro United Way, which serves
counties across Kentucky and southern Indiana, Reno-Weber has a wealth
of experience in private and public sectors. She most recently served
Louisville Metro Government where she oversaw the Office of Performance
Improvement and Innovation (OPI2), the Department of Information
Technology, and the Department of Human Resources.
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DELANOR MANSON
Senior Healthcare Executive, Manson and Associates LLC, and Retired U.S. Navy Captain
Creativity, curiosity and discipline define Delanor Manson’s accomplishments across many fields.
Jewelry designer, businesswoman, nurse and Navy captain all describe
successful careers mastered by Manson. With degrees in nursing and
healthcare management, she has been at the forefront of innovative
medical initiatives in both patient care and complex administrative
issues. Achieving the rank of U.S. Navy captain, Manson applied her
nursing education to positions in the U.S, Japan, Great Britain,
Germany, Italy and Puerto Rico. |
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JERRY E. ABRAMSON
Former Mayor of Louisville Metro (2003-2011) & (1986-1999),
Executive in Residence at Bellarmine University, and Director of
Intergovernmental Affairs in the White House for President Barack Obama
A passion for service fuels Jerry Abramson.
Abramson’s career spans decades of serving the public – from local
and state levels to the White House. His passion for making a difference
now focuses on educating future generations.
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ROBBIE BARTLETT
Band Leader, The Robbie Bartlett Band
Robbie Bartlett’s signature voice spans R&B, soul and jazz.
Bartlett and her band have opened shows for Frank Sinatra, Tom Jones,
Sheryl Crow, The Righteous Brothers, and many others. David Crosby and
Graham Nash specifically asked for her to perform before and after their
concert. The legendary B. B. King once sent word back through his
daughter, Shirley King, “Who is that? I like her voice,” after hearing
Robbie sing with her band. She is an accomplished vocalist, band leader,
composer and performer. |
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