Jennie Rees is a communications and advocacy specialist in the horse industry who spent 32 years covering horse racing for The (Louisville) Courier-Journal before taking a corporate buyout. In addition to handling communications for the Kentucky HBPA, Rees serves as a consultant to the National HBPA. Other projects include the Preakness Stakes, Indiana Grand’s Indiana Derby Week and work for various HBPA affiliates and horsemen’s associations.
Stakes recap by Churchill Downs publicist Kevin Kerstein (Coady Media/Lauren Johnson photo of Two Sharp wining the Winning Colors) LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Monday, May
Press release by Churchill Downs publicist Kevin Kerstein (Churchill Downs photo of winner’s circle for Don Combs-trained Dust Commander’s Kentucky Derby) TOP CONTENDERS
Stakes recap by Churchill Downs publicist Kevin Kerstein (Coady Media photo of Marksman Queen winning Keertana) LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Saturday, May 24, 2025) – Marksman Queen
Stakes previews by Churchill Downs publicist Kevin Kerstein (photo above of Mystik Dan winning the 150th Derby by Coady Media/Renee Torbit) KENTUCKY DERBY
By Churchill Downs publicity Kevin Kerstein (Coady Media photo) “The industry lost one of its bright lights with his passing.” LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Thursday,