Horse Racing Women's Association

Keeneland has signed on as the co-title sponsor of the Horse Racing Women's Association (HRWA), alongside FanDuel TV, for the remainder of 2026, the women's organization said via press release on Wednesday. "Keeneland is honored to partner with the Horse Racing Women's Association as a co-title sponsor this year and support its efforts to foster connection, mentorship and professional growth for women throughout the Thoroughbred industry," Keeneland President and CEO Shannon Arvin said. "A strong future for horse racing depends on cultivating talent, encouraging collaboration and creating pathways for leadership....

The Horse Racing Women's Association (HRWA) presented by FanDuel TV will hold its 2026 Annual Conference October 12-14 at Harper Hall in Lexington, Kentucky. The annual event for women in racing brings together an inspiring community of leaders, innovators, athletes, executives, and changemakers from across sports and business. As part of the conference lineup, HRWA is honored to welcome Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Cherie DeVaux and Golden Tempo co-owner and breeder Daisy Phipps Pulito, who will join a broader roster of influential speakers, including a Keynote Speaker and a series of...

The Horse Racing Women's Association (HRWA)'s annual conference will take place on Oct.12-13 at Harper Hall in Lexington, Kentucky. Additionally, FanDuel TV will return as the title sponsor for the HRWA's fifth renewal of the conference. Additional details on conference programming, speakers, and registration will be announced in the coming months. Prior to the annual conference in October, the HRWA plans to host multiple events across the country with the next event to be held Thursday, July 23 at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in Del Mar, California. For more information...

'Winning Strategies', a three-part professional development series created to support women navigating leadership, communication, and decision-making in today's Thoroughbred industry, will be offered by the Horse Racing Women's Association (HRWA) in three virtual sessions over the next three months. The sessions, each 90 minutes long, are available to HRWA members exclusively and center on practical leadership tools and peer connections. Session one is entitled 'Claiming the Reins--Leading With Confidence' and is set for Jan. 29 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pacific Time. Session Two, 'Voices Unbridled--Boundaries, Balance and Growth'...

The fourth annual Horse Racing Women's Association (HRWA) Conference, presented by Del Mar and FanDuel TV, made its debut in Lexington, Kentucky this year. Held Oct. 8-9 at Limestone Hall, the expansive event, consisting of panel discussions and networking activities, hosted nearly 200 women representing a variety of careers and experience levels throughout the Thoroughbred racing industry. Following Wednesday's welcome reception, attendees gathered Thursday in downtown Lexington as the day's program kicked off with featured speaker Lindsay Czarniak, an accomplished media personality with more than two decades of experience in...

Amy Gregory, a prominent member of the Keeneland team for nearly two decades, will receive the Jane Goldstein Exemplary Leadership Award at the Horse Racing Women's Association's fourth annual Conference, Oct. 8-9, in Lexington, Kentucky, according to a press release from the organization on Thursday. Within her 45-year career in the Thoroughbred industry, Gregory joined Keeneland as media relations manager in 2006 and was named director of communications in 2013. Earlier this summer, Gregory retired from her role, though she will continue to provide communications support to Keeneland and consult...

The fourth annual HRWA Conference, held this year in Lexington, KY, Wednesday October 8 and Thursday October 9, will feature a welcome reception, keynote address by Molly Fletcher, featured afternoon speaker, three panel discussions, and a special presentation of the Jane Goldstein Award. FanDuel TV's Andie Biancone, a racing reporter and analyst, will serve as the emcee for the event. Hailed as one of the first female sports agents, Fletcher negotiated over $500 million in contracts and represented over 300 of sports' biggest names in her almost two-decade career. A...

The schedule for the Horse Racing Women's Association's 2025 season will be headlined by the fourth annual HRWA Conference, previously known as the Summit, taking place for the first time in Lexington, Kentucky, Oct. 8-9. The event, sponsored by FanDuel TV, will be hosted at the Limestone Hall, located in the historic remodeled courthouse downtown. "The 2025 HRWA events and conference are planned with great intention to engage, elevate, and invest in the women (and men) of our great sport as we strive to make constructive impact within our community,"...

The Horse Racing Women's Association (HRWA) has scheduled its first event of the season, which will take place beginning at 10:00 a.m. ET on Friday, Mar. 28 at Gulfstream Park, according to a press release from the group on Friday. The day includes opportunities for networking, learning, and sports some friendly competition for all attendees. Local guest speaker Sheri Holmes Stirling, Vice President of Administration at the track, will offer remarks. Participants will have the opportunity to enhance their handicapping skills through a seminar led by Samantha Perry and Claudia...