Horse RacingBy: Frankie Ergas

History Horse racing began in Ancient Greece. It included both chariot

racing and mounted horse racing.

Today, there are 3 major races in horse racing: The Kentucky Derby, which is held in Louisville, Kentucky, The Preakness Stakes, which is held in Baltimore, Maryland, and The Belmont Stakes, which is held in Belmont Park, New York.

The 3 races happen during the months of May and June.

http://www.kentuckyderby.com

http://www.preakness.com

http://www.belmontstakes.com

Kentucky Derby Headquarters The headquarters is located in Louisville, Kentucky.

Chairman of the New Jersey

Horse Racing Commission The current Chairman of the New Jersey horse racing

commission is Frank Zanzuccki.

He started out as the Chief Accountant for the United Mine Workers of America from 1975-1978.

He then served in various positions in the New Jersey Horse Racing Commission, and was appointed Chairman in 1992.

He was given the Len Foote Award in 1998 in recognition of his outstanding contributions in the horse racing industry.

Jockeys There are approximately 1500 licensed jockeys in the

United States.

On average, jockeys ride 8 or 9 times a day, for 5 or 6

days a week.

The average weight of a jockey is between 108lb and

118lb, and the average height is between 4ft 10in and

5ft 6in.

Dylan Davis Born in Saratoga Springs, NY.

Current Champions Kentucky Derby: California Chrome (Victor Espinoza.)

The Preakness Stakes: California Chrome (Victor

Espinoza.)

The Belmont Stakes: Tonalist (Joel Rosario.)

Article “Newspapers and Horse Racing” ProQuest.

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Careers http://www.calderracecourse.com

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As of last year, there are 540 Puma retail stores worldwide.

Puma has sponsored many soccer players, most notably Pele´, and track star Usain Bolt.

Puma is also known for their suede basketball shoe, which was made famous from it’s endorsement with basketball star Walt “Clyde” Frazier.

Their headquarters is located in Germany.

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Sources http://www.nj.gov/lps/racing/

http://www.kentuckyderby.com

http://www.preakness.com

http://www.belmontstakes.com

http://about.puma.com/en/sustainability/strategy/history

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