The state of horse racing as the sport goes through a period of transformation
From Here & Now by WBUR & NPR
May 1, 2026 · 6 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the transformation and recent resurgence of thoroughbred horse racing amidst declining interest over the decades.
Interest in the sport has waned for decades, but in recent years, thoroughbred horse racing has seen something of a renaissance.
Topics covered
- horse racing
- sports transformation
- thoroughbred racing
- interest decline
- sport renaissance
Keywords
- horse racing
- thoroughbred
- sports
- transformation
- renaissance
- interest
- decline
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: horse racing
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