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.
This Xennial couldn't help herself when she saw this shirt. I made it mine fast! Sesame Street taught me so much more than just my numbers and letters and I'm grateful that generations of children have been able to learn from their work.
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February 5, 2026 at 2:35 PM
This Xennial couldn't help herself when she saw this shirt. I made it mine fast! Sesame Street taught me so much more than just my numbers and letters and I'm grateful that generations of children have been able to learn from their work.
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Sun Beau's resume was a long list of wins, 33 in 74 starts, but his try in the 1928 Kentucky Derby saw him finish up the track. The son of Sun Briar was able to end his career a record-breaker, the sport's all-time money earner, besting Gallant Fox's record in 1931.
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Kentucky Derby Lucky Losers: Sun Beau (1928) | Kentucky Derby
While Sun Beau may have finished behind his former stablemate under the Twin Spires, the horse that his owner said was the best he ever bred or owned earned his spot in the Hall of Fame with his long ...
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February 2, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Sun Beau's resume was a long list of wins, 33 in 74 starts, but his try in the 1928 Kentucky Derby saw him finish up the track. The son of Sun Briar was able to end his career a record-breaker, the sport's all-time money earner, besting Gallant Fox's record in 1931.
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Many thanks to Adam Spradling and TwinSpries for the chance to continue this series in 2026. I go through a variety of sources to find trivia about the 151 Kentucky Derby winners to share these stories that are singular threads within the fabric of racing history.
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February 2, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Many thanks to Adam Spradling and TwinSpries for the chance to continue this series in 2026. I go through a variety of sources to find trivia about the 151 Kentucky Derby winners to share these stories that are singular threads within the fabric of racing history.
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These are the waning days of @kentuckypress.bsky.social's Holiday Sale, but you still have 4 more days to save! Use code FROSTY25 to get 40% off the Press's vast catalog, including pre-orders for our new Racing Royalty series! So many great books to choose from!
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January 27, 2026 at 3:21 PM
These are the waning days of @kentuckypress.bsky.social's Holiday Sale, but you still have 4 more days to save! Use code FROSTY25 to get 40% off the Press's vast catalog, including pre-orders for our new Racing Royalty series! So many great books to choose from!
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As we count down to the last hurrah for Aqueduct, I realized that I did not know the early history of this racetrack, which made it a great subject to write about this month. Read more about the Big A at @americasbestracing.bsky.social!
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January 23, 2026 at 8:19 PM
As we count down to the last hurrah for Aqueduct, I realized that I did not know the early history of this racetrack, which made it a great subject to write about this month. Read more about the Big A at @americasbestracing.bsky.social!
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With 100 days to go until the 152nd Kentucky Derby, what better way to count down to the Run for the Roses than reading abt 3 spectacular editions? For only $50, you can get Sir Barton's, Gallant Fox's, & Omaha's Derby stories in paperback SIGNED + shipping. Order at the link.
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January 22, 2026 at 2:57 PM
With 100 days to go until the 152nd Kentucky Derby, what better way to count down to the Run for the Roses than reading abt 3 spectacular editions? For only $50, you can get Sir Barton's, Gallant Fox's, & Omaha's Derby stories in paperback SIGNED + shipping. Order at the link.
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In 1988, an 11-year-old Jennifer watched her first Kentucky Derby on television. The sight of the Twin Spires was awe-inspiring then & every year after, a thrill going up my spine each time I spotted them. In 2007, Jamie gave me tickets to the Derby for my 30th birthday gift & we got to watch
January 22, 2026 at 2:29 PM
In 1988, an 11-year-old Jennifer watched her first Kentucky Derby on television. The sight of the Twin Spires was awe-inspiring then & every year after, a thrill going up my spine each time I spotted them. In 2007, Jamie gave me tickets to the Derby for my 30th birthday gift & we got to watch
The After the Finish Line Breeders' Cup hat auction is back! I have already been outbid on the Journalism hat I was hoping to snag, but they have plenty to choose from. Whether you're a fan of Shisospicy, Ted Noffey, Forever Young, or Baeza, she's got a hat for you!
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January 20, 2026 at 2:42 PM
The After the Finish Line Breeders' Cup hat auction is back! I have already been outbid on the Journalism hat I was hoping to snag, but they have plenty to choose from. Whether you're a fan of Shisospicy, Ted Noffey, Forever Young, or Baeza, she's got a hat for you!
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I still have three paperback book bundles available for $50 SIGNED + shipping. If you would like a signed bookplate, I have those as well ($6 to cover postage).
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January 14, 2026 at 4:08 PM
I still have three paperback book bundles available for $50 SIGNED + shipping. If you would like a signed bookplate, I have those as well ($6 to cover postage).
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What racetrack do you most enjoy going to for just your basic day at the races? There are racetracks that do the big days like BC and Derby, etc. well but I'm talking about just your average weekday or Sunday at the races. What racetracks keep you coming back for more and why?
January 4, 2026 at 8:40 PM
What racetrack do you most enjoy going to for just your basic day at the races? There are racetracks that do the big days like BC and Derby, etc. well but I'm talking about just your average weekday or Sunday at the races. What racetracks keep you coming back for more and why?
In this festive moment, I'm wishing you a season of true restoration. There is a lot to process right now, and it’s okay if your 'holiday spirit' looks more like quiet reflection than loud celebration. May we all find the strength to keep looking out for one another. Happiest of holidays! ❤️
December 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM
In this festive moment, I'm wishing you a season of true restoration. There is a lot to process right now, and it’s okay if your 'holiday spirit' looks more like quiet reflection than loud celebration. May we all find the strength to keep looking out for one another. Happiest of holidays! ❤️
Today is the last day of Hanukkah and I have been remiss in not wishing all of my friends who celebrate Chag Sameach. I hope you and yours had a wonderful eight days!
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December 22, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Today is the last day of Hanukkah and I have been remiss in not wishing all of my friends who celebrate Chag Sameach. I hope you and yours had a wonderful eight days!
If you're local to Huntsville/Madison, Alabama, I have book bundles that make great last-minute gifts! For only $50, you get both Sir Barton & The Foxes of Belair SIGNED and ready to wrap. Heck, I'll even wrap it for you if you like!
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December 22, 2025 at 1:22 AM
If you're local to Huntsville/Madison, Alabama, I have book bundles that make great last-minute gifts! For only $50, you get both Sir Barton & The Foxes of Belair SIGNED and ready to wrap. Heck, I'll even wrap it for you if you like!
Order here: square.link/u/PUzUFY4j
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Stable Recovery has made a tremendous difference in the lives of men wrestling with drug and alcohol addiction. That success has led to an effort to create a sister program at Spy Coast Farm, a second chance for the six women of its first cohort.
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Finding Their Feet Again: Stable Recovery Expands Its Reach with New Women’s Program
Sometimes, in the darkest moments, light comes from unexpected places: in this case, the early morning light of a barn full of horses.
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December 16, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Stable Recovery has made a tremendous difference in the lives of men wrestling with drug and alcohol addiction. That success has led to an effort to create a sister program at Spy Coast Farm, a second chance for the six women of its first cohort.
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If you're local to me in the northern Alabama area, I have three more of these bundles left. If you're not local, I can still get these in the mail this week, but I can't guarantee when they'll arrive based on your location.
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December 15, 2025 at 12:09 AM
If you're local to me in the northern Alabama area, I have three more of these bundles left. If you're not local, I can still get these in the mail this week, but I can't guarantee when they'll arrive based on your location.
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I officially started Chapter 3 of A Crown Most Splendid today. Please clap.
December 13, 2025 at 2:03 AM
I officially started Chapter 3 of A Crown Most Splendid today. Please clap.
I am back with another plea to help me sell these last four softcover bundles left, $50 for both books SIGNED + SHIPPING.
A steal, I tell you, A STEAL!
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Order soon so we (hopefully) can get these to you before your festive days!
A steal, I tell you, A STEAL!
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Order soon so we (hopefully) can get these to you before your festive days!
December 12, 2025 at 7:39 PM
I am back with another plea to help me sell these last four softcover bundles left, $50 for both books SIGNED + SHIPPING.
A steal, I tell you, A STEAL!
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Order soon so we (hopefully) can get these to you before your festive days!
A steal, I tell you, A STEAL!
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Order soon so we (hopefully) can get these to you before your festive days!
I made these cookies + cream cheese mints for gifts this year & I have heard nothing but raves. I recommend sprinkling McCormick's candy cane finishing sugar when they come out of the oven for a wee bit of mint to go with the chocolaty goodness. Enjoy!
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Sally McKenney's Hot Cocoa Cookies Recipe
"Every chilly day needs a batch of these treats," says the baking blogger and author of Sally's Cookie Addiction
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December 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
I made these cookies + cream cheese mints for gifts this year & I have heard nothing but raves. I recommend sprinkling McCormick's candy cane finishing sugar when they come out of the oven for a wee bit of mint to go with the chocolaty goodness. Enjoy!
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Are you guys tired of me yet? No? Good.
I am back with another post sharing the goodies that I have available this holiday season. I have four of the softcover bundles left, $50 for both books SIGNED + SHIPPING. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy.
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I am back with another post sharing the goodies that I have available this holiday season. I have four of the softcover bundles left, $50 for both books SIGNED + SHIPPING. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy.
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December 11, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Are you guys tired of me yet? No? Good.
I am back with another post sharing the goodies that I have available this holiday season. I have four of the softcover bundles left, $50 for both books SIGNED + SHIPPING. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy.
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I am back with another post sharing the goodies that I have available this holiday season. I have four of the softcover bundles left, $50 for both books SIGNED + SHIPPING. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy.
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FOUR MORE BUNDLES! You guys, let's make this a merry holiday season at the Kelly house & beyond. Get Sir Barton & The Foxes of Belair in softcover for $50, SIGNED + shipping. Email me at foxesofbelair@gmail.com to order or DM me here. @kentuckypress.bsky.social
December 10, 2025 at 7:52 PM
FOUR MORE BUNDLES! You guys, let's make this a merry holiday season at the Kelly house & beyond. Get Sir Barton & The Foxes of Belair in softcover for $50, SIGNED + shipping. Email me at foxesofbelair@gmail.com to order or DM me here. @kentuckypress.bsky.social
We're down to FOUR softcover bundles & I'd love to get these in the mail this week for delivery by the holidays. $50 for both Sir Barton & The Foxes of Belair in softcover, SIGNED + shipping in a nice gift box. Message me here or email me at foxesofbelair@gmail.com.
December 8, 2025 at 3:55 PM
We're down to FOUR softcover bundles & I'd love to get these in the mail this week for delivery by the holidays. $50 for both Sir Barton & The Foxes of Belair in softcover, SIGNED + shipping in a nice gift box. Message me here or email me at foxesofbelair@gmail.com.
I'm offering signed bookplates for anyone who might be interested. The $6 covers postage + packaging. 😀🏇
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December 4, 2025 at 3:38 PM
I'm offering signed bookplates for anyone who might be interested. The $6 covers postage + packaging. 😀🏇
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The @kentuckypress.bsky.social's Holiday Sale is ongoing & presents a perfect opportunity for pre-ordering the first 2 titles in the Racing Royalty series. Get both A.P. Indy & Holy Bull in SC or HC 40% off w/code FROSTY25!
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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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December 3, 2025 at 2:46 PM
The @kentuckypress.bsky.social's Holiday Sale is ongoing & presents a perfect opportunity for pre-ordering the first 2 titles in the Racing Royalty series. Get both A.P. Indy & Holy Bull in SC or HC 40% off w/code FROSTY25!
www.kentuckypress.com/978198590424...
www.kentuckypress.com/978198590366...
www.kentuckypress.com/978198590424...
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One of the fun things about my job as a historian, author, and freelance turf writer is combing websites trying to figure out when new racing books are released. 🙄 I missed these two titles earlier this year so I thought I might feature them on social media to make up for dropping the ball.
December 2, 2025 at 4:32 PM
One of the fun things about my job as a historian, author, and freelance turf writer is combing websites trying to figure out when new racing books are released. 🙄 I missed these two titles earlier this year so I thought I might feature them on social media to make up for dropping the ball.
I realize I may have saturated my market already here, but honestly, these would make great gifts, especially if you have a collector on your gifting list.
Get both Sir Barton & The Foxes of Belair in either hardcover or softcover SIGNED + SHIPPING in a nice gift box for $50 (SC) or $60 (HC).
Get both Sir Barton & The Foxes of Belair in either hardcover or softcover SIGNED + SHIPPING in a nice gift box for $50 (SC) or $60 (HC).
December 1, 2025 at 3:18 PM
I realize I may have saturated my market already here, but honestly, these would make great gifts, especially if you have a collector on your gifting list.
Get both Sir Barton & The Foxes of Belair in either hardcover or softcover SIGNED + SHIPPING in a nice gift box for $50 (SC) or $60 (HC).
Get both Sir Barton & The Foxes of Belair in either hardcover or softcover SIGNED + SHIPPING in a nice gift box for $50 (SC) or $60 (HC).