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Oral History
John Williams
Former general manager of historic Spendthrift Farm, John Williams shares tales of his lifelong career in the Thoroughbred industry.
May 28, 2020
Gary Lavin
Widely respected equine veterinarian Dr. Gary Lavin shares the tales of his career and the great horses he worked with in this installment of Keeneland's Life's Work oral history project.
March 30, 2020
Gus Koch
Former manager of the historic Claiborne Farm, Gus Koch recounts his career with countless famed Thoroughbreds and the industry's impact on his family in the February installment of the Life's Work oral history project.
February 3, 2020
Rick Nichols
Rick Nichols of Shadwell Farm reflects on some of racing's greatest horses and the people responsible for them in the fascinating fourth installment of the Life's Work Oral History project with Chris McGrath of Thoroughbred Daily News.
December 22, 2019
James E. "Ted" Bassett III
From the Marine Corps to Keeneland and beyond – former Keeneland President James E. "Ted" Bassett III recalls the tales of his career in the third installment of the Life's Work Oral History project with Chris McGrath of Thoroughbred Daily News.
November 12, 2019
John Phillips
The grandson of Darby Dan founder John Galbreath, John Phillips sees himself as a steward of the farm, the land, and the legacy of his grandfather. In the second installment of our Life’s Work Oral History project, John sat down with Chris McGrath of the Thoroughbred Daily News to reflect on that storied history.
September 25, 2019
Seth Hancock
Seth Hancock’s grandfather founded Claiborne Farm in 1910. Seth took the reins at the age of just 23, following the sudden death of his father—and helped shape Claiborne through the era of Secretariat and beyond.
September 18, 2019