Horse racing has been around for hundreds of years. While the main focus is on the animals and what they do on the track, there's a cultural c…
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A Racing Tradition Returns to the California Coast
Rancho Santa Fe-based matchmaker Irene Valenti pictured with Bing Bush, Jr. and Zealous Tale at the Valenti Equestrian Club.
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The concept of matchmaking brings with it a certain mystique – and many people are curious about how the process works. The Valenti Experience does not involve computer surveys or texting. It is deliberately low-tech and traditional.
Craig Fravel, CEO of The Breeders' Cup (far left)
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As the world's finest thoroughbred horses explode through the starting line at the Breeders' Cup World Championship, a surge of excited anticipation will command Del Mar's track.