Jennifer S. Kelly
@thesirbarton.bsky.social
Freelance turf writer/author/historian. Author of Sir Barton & the Making of the Triple Crown & The Foxes of Belair: Gallant Fox, Omaha, and the Quest for the Triple Crown. Currently writing A Crown Most Splendid. NTWAB Secretary. Sammy's biggest fan.
I have nothing to add today. 2025 has been a hot mess of family drama that doesn't seem to be ending anytime soon. All of that on top of worrying about my AuDHD kid's future & the knowledge that a good chunk of people I know probably voted for this forces responsible for that uncertainty.
November 6, 2025 at 2:41 PM
I have nothing to add today. 2025 has been a hot mess of family drama that doesn't seem to be ending anytime soon. All of that on top of worrying about my AuDHD kid's future & the knowledge that a good chunk of people I know probably voted for this forces responsible for that uncertainty.
“They were careless people, Tom and Daisy- they smashed up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money or their vast carelessness or whatever it was that kept them together, and let other people clean up the mess they had made.” F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby.
November 4, 2025 at 5:25 PM
“They were careless people, Tom and Daisy- they smashed up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money or their vast carelessness or whatever it was that kept them together, and let other people clean up the mess they had made.” F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby.
I'm in the Huntsville, AL area. We want to help our community during this shutdown, so if you all can direct me to the best place to put our time or money, I'd appreciate it!
November 3, 2025 at 2:39 PM
I'm in the Huntsville, AL area. We want to help our community during this shutdown, so if you all can direct me to the best place to put our time or money, I'd appreciate it!
Happy Halloween, everyone!
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October 31, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Happy Halloween, everyone!
Hello, all! If you see any lists of resources for food insecure persons, especially for November, please share them with me so I can continue sharing them on my channels. Thanks!
October 27, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Hello, all! If you see any lists of resources for food insecure persons, especially for November, please share them with me so I can continue sharing them on my channels. Thanks!
If you or someone you know is facing food insecurity in November, here are a few resources that you can turn to for help.
FindHelp: Locate food banks, housing, financial assistance, and more. Findhelp.org
FoodFinder: Find food pantries near you. Foodfinder.us
FindHelp: Locate food banks, housing, financial assistance, and more. Findhelp.org
FoodFinder: Find food pantries near you. Foodfinder.us
October 27, 2025 at 2:08 PM
If you or someone you know is facing food insecurity in November, here are a few resources that you can turn to for help.
FindHelp: Locate food banks, housing, financial assistance, and more. Findhelp.org
FoodFinder: Find food pantries near you. Foodfinder.us
FindHelp: Locate food banks, housing, financial assistance, and more. Findhelp.org
FoodFinder: Find food pantries near you. Foodfinder.us
Giles Anderson asked me to write an article about the process of valuing a new stallion, including the structure of the deals that bring them in as well as the considerations 'regional' markets like Florida, New York, and California must make when they decide to add to their stallion rosters.
October 22, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Giles Anderson asked me to write an article about the process of valuing a new stallion, including the structure of the deals that bring them in as well as the considerations 'regional' markets like Florida, New York, and California must make when they decide to add to their stallion rosters.
If you're in the Lexington area, come by the Keeneland Library from 6-8 pm tonight & meet several contributors to the National Museum of Racing & Hall of Fame's new Racetracks of America book, including me! Books will be available for purchase tonight as well. We hope to see you there!
October 20, 2025 at 12:28 PM
If you're in the Lexington area, come by the Keeneland Library from 6-8 pm tonight & meet several contributors to the National Museum of Racing & Hall of Fame's new Racetracks of America book, including me! Books will be available for purchase tonight as well. We hope to see you there!
As we celebrate another Far Hills Race Meeting tomorrow, read more about one of the philanthropic efforts that this day of racing supports. @americasbestracing.bsky.social
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Supporting Peace of Mind – Far Hills Fund Helps Cancer Patients During Time of Need
Nestled on 230 acres in the heart of New Jersey’s horse country, historic Moorland Farm plays host to the annual Far Hills Race Meeting, a one-day celebration of the equine athlete. The card attracts ...
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October 17, 2025 at 1:05 PM
As we celebrate another Far Hills Race Meeting tomorrow, read more about one of the philanthropic efforts that this day of racing supports. @americasbestracing.bsky.social
www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/20...
www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/20...
If you're in the Lexington area this coming Monday, I hope you will come by & see us at the Keeneland Library. The book had a long list of contributors & a chunk will be on hand for Monday's signing. We would LOVE to see you there. Even better, it's FREE!
October 14, 2025 at 1:48 PM
If you're in the Lexington area this coming Monday, I hope you will come by & see us at the Keeneland Library. The book had a long list of contributors & a chunk will be on hand for Monday's signing. We would LOVE to see you there. Even better, it's FREE!
What is the point of kindness if money seems to matter more?
October 12, 2025 at 9:57 PM
What is the point of kindness if money seems to matter more?
Good morning, racing friends! I am putting together my annual Holiday Gift Guide for 2025 & I need YOU! Suggest your favorite racing-/horsey-related businesses that you think make great nifty gifties for other racing and equestrian folks. Please share this with your friends and send me their recs.
October 6, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Good morning, racing friends! I am putting together my annual Holiday Gift Guide for 2025 & I need YOU! Suggest your favorite racing-/horsey-related businesses that you think make great nifty gifties for other racing and equestrian folks. Please share this with your friends and send me their recs.
Come and join us on Monday, October 20 at the Keeneland Library for a Meet and Greet and Book Signing for the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame's Racetracks of America book. Join me and quite a few other contributors for a fun evening at this cathedral to the sport's history. See you there!
October 1, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Come and join us on Monday, October 20 at the Keeneland Library for a Meet and Greet and Book Signing for the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame's Racetracks of America book. Join me and quite a few other contributors for a fun evening at this cathedral to the sport's history. See you there!
After nine interviews and several days of writing, my current WIP is about just over 6,000 words and I need to get it down to about 3,500 to 4,000. So, yeah, it's a fun day here in my office.
September 30, 2025 at 5:27 PM
After nine interviews and several days of writing, my current WIP is about just over 6,000 words and I need to get it down to about 3,500 to 4,000. So, yeah, it's a fun day here in my office.
My annual Holiday Gift Guide is coming, & I need YOUR help finding businesses to include! I'm looking for places like Old Smoke, Amie's Horse Racing Gifts, @kentuckypress.bsky.social, & more. Share your favorite horsey businesses with me, please!
September 28, 2025 at 9:21 PM
My annual Holiday Gift Guide is coming, & I need YOUR help finding businesses to include! I'm looking for places like Old Smoke, Amie's Horse Racing Gifts, @kentuckypress.bsky.social, & more. Share your favorite horsey businesses with me, please!
I don't even know where to begin w/ yesterday's press conference. None of this helps families w/ASD children. What does? Schools w/ stronger inclusion & special education programs; more access to speech, OT, PT, etc.; better training for pediatricians; & inclusion, inclusion, & more inclusion.
September 23, 2025 at 2:19 PM
I don't even know where to begin w/ yesterday's press conference. None of this helps families w/ASD children. What does? Schools w/ stronger inclusion & special education programs; more access to speech, OT, PT, etc.; better training for pediatricians; & inclusion, inclusion, & more inclusion.
Johnny Loftus might be best known as the rider who won the first TC w/ Sir Barton & as Man o' War's regular rider during his juvenile campaign, but before that, he won a Derby w/ a horse named for famed punter, George Smith. Read more at @twinspires.bsky.social!
www.twinspires.com/edge/racing/...
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September 22, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Johnny Loftus might be best known as the rider who won the first TC w/ Sir Barton & as Man o' War's regular rider during his juvenile campaign, but before that, he won a Derby w/ a horse named for famed punter, George Smith. Read more at @twinspires.bsky.social!
www.twinspires.com/edge/racing/...
www.twinspires.com/edge/racing/...
Tomorrow! If you're in the Huntsville/Madison/Quad Cities areas, I hope you will come by and see me at the Athens-Limestone County Public Library's Literary Festival. Come and fill your book bag with books from local authors and support the writing community here in northern Alabama. See you there!
September 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Tomorrow! If you're in the Huntsville/Madison/Quad Cities areas, I hope you will come by and see me at the Athens-Limestone County Public Library's Literary Festival. Come and fill your book bag with books from local authors and support the writing community here in northern Alabama. See you there!
Isn't it funny that one day you're a kid and then, BOOM, they let you have jobs and cars and dessert before dinner? Weird.
September 6, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Isn't it funny that one day you're a kid and then, BOOM, they let you have jobs and cars and dessert before dinner? Weird.
The @kentuckypress.bsky.social's newest imprint Racing Royalty debuts with two titles in May 2026: A.P. Indy and Holy Bull. Both titles will be available in hardcover and softcover.
www.kentuckypress.com/978198590424...
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Holy Bull - The University Press of Kentucky
Holy Bull's path to glory was anything but ordinary. Born outside the Bluegrass and destined for racing's blue-collar ranks, this gray colt did not inspire T...
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September 5, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The @kentuckypress.bsky.social's newest imprint Racing Royalty debuts with two titles in May 2026: A.P. Indy and Holy Bull. Both titles will be available in hardcover and softcover.
www.kentuckypress.com/978198590424...
www.kentuckypress.com/978198590424...
This particular post has been more than 2 years in the making. I, alongside my publisher @kentuckypress.bsky.social, am pleased to share that we have a new imprint coming in spring 2026. In the vein of the Thoroughbred Legends series, we bring you Racing Royalty.
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University Press of Kentucky Launches Racing Royalty
The University Press of Kentucky is proud to announce the launch of a new book series, Racing Royalty, dedicated to honoring the equine stars of Thoroughbred racing.
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September 5, 2025 at 2:01 AM
This particular post has been more than 2 years in the making. I, alongside my publisher @kentuckypress.bsky.social, am pleased to share that we have a new imprint coming in spring 2026. In the vein of the Thoroughbred Legends series, we bring you Racing Royalty.
www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing...
www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing...
So this is my (intentionally) vague list of fiction projects I want to write. And yes that is 12 books. The first six are a series and the middle three are a second series and then the last three are another separate series. My biggest hindrance honestly has been confidence.
September 3, 2025 at 2:07 PM
So this is my (intentionally) vague list of fiction projects I want to write. And yes that is 12 books. The first six are a series and the middle three are a second series and then the last three are another separate series. My biggest hindrance honestly has been confidence.
Did you know I have a monthly newsletter? Here's a little preview. The goal is to keep you updated on the progress of A Crown Most Splendid as well as to what I am up to in a given month. You never know what you might find! Maybe early access to things? Hmm...
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Writers Up! August 2025 edition
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September 1, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Did you know I have a monthly newsletter? Here's a little preview. The goal is to keep you updated on the progress of A Crown Most Splendid as well as to what I am up to in a given month. You never know what you might find! Maybe early access to things? Hmm...
preview.mailerlite.io/preview/5237...
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We're just a couple of weeks out from a fun day at the Athens-Limestone County Public Library! If you're in the Huntsville/Madison area, I hope you will come by & see us. Come & fill your book bag with books from local authors & support the writing community here in northern Alabama. See you there!
August 28, 2025 at 1:53 PM
We're just a couple of weeks out from a fun day at the Athens-Limestone County Public Library! If you're in the Huntsville/Madison area, I hope you will come by & see us. Come & fill your book bag with books from local authors & support the writing community here in northern Alabama. See you there!
As secretary of the NTWAB, I am thrilled to be part of our upcoming awards banquet, where we will get to honor the DRF's Steve Andersen, Nick Luck, Perry Ouzts, and Del Mar's Joe Harper. If you are out in San Diego Breeders' Cup week, we hope you will join us!
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NTWAB Dinner to Honor Ouzts, Harper, Andersen, Luck
71-year-old riding legend Perry Ouzts will be honored along with track executive Joe Harper, turf writer Steve Andersen, and broadcaster Nick Luck during the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters' 65th Annual Awards Dinner Oct. 29 in Del Mar, Calif.
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August 26, 2025 at 3:19 PM
As secretary of the NTWAB, I am thrilled to be part of our upcoming awards banquet, where we will get to honor the DRF's Steve Andersen, Nick Luck, Perry Ouzts, and Del Mar's Joe Harper. If you are out in San Diego Breeders' Cup week, we hope you will join us!
www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing...
www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing...