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On the fast track
Do you remember Rosie Napravnik’s historic performances in 2013 and 2014? | Photo via Flickr
Keeneland’s 2026 Spring Meet is on its way, and in honor of International Women’s month, we’re looking at two remarkable people who made history in the Horse Capital of the World.
Breaking through
In 1972, Lexingtonian Kaye Bell became the first woman to win at Keeneland. Not only did she break the gender barrier, but she did it in style, riding 17-1 longshot Nashota to victory at the Spring Meet.
Keeneland looked pretty different back then. | Photo via UK Digital Commons
Reaching the summit
Four decades later, Rosie Napravnik cranked it up a notch. She won the leading rider accolade at Keeneland, for the 2013 + 2014 Fall Meets. That’s the award given to the jockey with the most wins at a meet.
Napravnik remains the only woman to win leading rider at the track (so far).
Community 5K | March 14, April 11, and May 9 | 7:30-8:30 a.m. | John’s Run/Walk Shop | Free | Lace up those sneaks for a casual community run on the second Saturday of each month, with all paces welcome.
Weekly Sound Bath with Amy Hudson | March 15 and March 29 | 5:30-7 p.m. | The Sound Healing Center of Lexington | $25 | Get ready for the new week with the sweet + serene sounds of crystal singing bowls.
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Before tomorrow’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, the annual festival event is kicking off tonight with concert at Lyric Theatre. Tickets are $20 at the door. (WKYT)
Edu
Want to be a part of this year’s UK commencement ceremony? Student speaker applications are open now through Tuesday, March 31. Interviews will be held in April. (The Lexington Times)
Environment
The City of Lexington offers Stormwater Quality Incentive Grants to local organizations supporting water projects — including neighborhood initiatives and larger civic infrastructure. Applications are due by May 1, and you can attend virtual office hours or an upcoming Q+A on Wednesday, March 25 at 6 p.m. to learn more.
Don’t put away your puffer coats just yet. We’re getting a healthy taste of spring this weekend, with high temperatures in the 60s and 70s — but it won’t last long. Watch out for a steep drop back to 39 degrees come Monday. (LEX18)
Hummingbirds are returning to Lexington, including the ruby-throated hummingbird. The migratory species is expected to pass through our area April 1-15 as they venture north for the warmer months. See if you can spot them at a local birdwatching spot. (AccuWeather)
Would you ride in an air taxi? Tennessee, West Virginia, and Illinois are among 26 states participating in a three-year pilot program recently approved by the FAA that will test electric aircraft travel, including electric air taxis. The program will allow select companies to trial electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. (TechCrunch)
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My mother was gifted her first horse, Babe, when she was 16 years old. I learned how to ride Babe, and later her colt Dancer, when I was about 5 years old. Did you know studies show horses and their riders often synchronize heart beats?
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