Lexington, Kentucky (November 24, 2025): Keeneland Library has introduced its latest exhibit. Raices: Constructing a Latin American Custom in Horse Racingis a groundbreaking bilingual showcase and academic initiative highlighting 100 pioneering Latin women and men who’ve contributed to Thoroughbred racing and breeding from the late 1800s to at the moment.
Raices sheds mild on Latinx trade professionals within the Americas via biographical anecdotes, uncommon photographs, and unpublished artifacts. The free exhibit is introduced in English and contains an audio information in Spanish, making it the library’s first totally bilingual interpretive expertise. Developed in collaboration with writers, historians, and photographers from six nations, the exhibit highlights the depth, breadth, and lasting impression of Latinx heritage in sports activities.
“Raises showcases the long-standing roles and accomplishments of trade professionals from throughout the Americas, together with jockeys, stablemen, trainers, homeowners, breeders, caretakers, and veterinarians,” mentioned Keeneland Library Director Rhoda Ferraro. “The title displays each the roots these women and men planted within the sport and the legacy they proceed to construct. It was important for us to current underrepresented and never-shared tales with the depth, accuracy and cultural context they deserve. This exhibition was made doable due to the shut collaboration of a multinational workforce of writers, translators, photographers and advisors, whose collective views enhanced the considerate illustration of those histories.”
“This exhibit offers an interpretation of one thing that so many see daily on the observe however might not totally perceive: the prevalence and significance of Latinx protagonists in any respect ranges of the game,” mentioned Gabi Cuenzulli, Co-Curator of Analysis and Improvement at Raices. “For the various trade members who’ve already visited, it has introduced immense satisfaction to have them represented.”
On Thursday, Dec. 4, Keeneland Library will maintain an open home from 6 to eight p.m. ET, with a welcome reception at 6:30 p.m. No tickets are required for the free occasion, however friends should RSVP by Dec. 1 to LibraryPT1@keeneland.com with the variety of attendees.
Lices may be seen within the library throughout common enterprise hours, Monday via Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Via collaboration with neighborhood companions and trade stakeholders, the Library gives personalized exhibit excursions and academic packages designed for varsity and college teams and basic audiences.
To order your exhibit expertise, e-mail rferraro@keeneland.com or name 859 288-4223.
Races coincides with Lexington College’s 250th Anniversary Celebrationth Memorial Day and 2026 250th Anniversary of the USth This anniversary is made doable with help from the Keeneland Affiliation, Susan Naylor/Safari North LLC, and a 250LEX Cultural Grant.
