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This photograph showcases racing Hall of Famer Eddie Arcaro on Shut Out after their 1942 Blue Grass win. On the heels of his success in Keeneland’s Triple Crown prep race, Shut Out claimed the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes before securing his…

Future Racing Hall of Famers Round Table and Ralph Neves parade to post before winning the 1957 Blue Grass by 6 lengths over One-Eyed King. Round Table earned a Horse of the Year title in 1958 and was leading sire in North America in 1972.

A young Hispanic woman takes great pride in her work on the backstretch. Every day, she walks the horses with steady hands and quiet confidence. To her, walking a horse isn't just a task, it's a responsibility she honors with care and respect.

Behind the roar of the grandstand and before the gates ever open, the backstretch beats with quiet strength. Here, the real rhythm of racing lives in the hands, voices, and footsteps of workers who rise before the sun and stay long after the track…

He has been riding horses since he was ten, part of a proud family tradition that shaped his life from an early age. That tradition took him from his roots to the racetracks of Texas, where he built his name with dedication and skill.

Now, he…

He came seeking a better life, and in just a year and a half on the backstretch, he has found purpose in the quiet skill of wrapping horses’ legs. With each careful wrap, he protects the strength and spirit of the animals in his care.

Though new…

On the backstretch, men and women. Many from Mexico, Guatemala, Colombia, and beyond. Walk the horses with care passed down through generations. Their hands reflect the knowledge of family traditions, where working with animals was part of daily…

She came following her husband, and found unexpected joy on the backstretch. To her, the horses she walks are like playful children, full of wonder, energy, and spirit. With each step, she’s found a new home in their company.

His hands speak without words; strong, calloused, and steady from years of hard labor. They reflect not only his own dedication, but the heritage of Hispanic men before him: fathers, grandfathers, and uncles who worked the land, tended animals, and…

A jockey, he has spent a lifetime in the saddle and still rides with the same passion that first drew him to the sport. For him, every race is more than competition; it’s a responsibility he carries with pride.

As a Latino horseman, he rides with…