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.
Churchill Downs media notes by publicist Kevin Kerstein (Coady Media/Cathy Allinikov aerial photo of Burnham Square winning Keeneland’s G1 Toyota Blue Grass by
Churchill Downs barn notes by publicist Kevin Kerstein (Coady Media/Renee Torbit photo of Final Gambit training for the Kentucky Derby) LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Thursday,
Ellis Park press release by publicist Kevin Kerstein (Churchill Downs photo) HENDERSON, Ky. (Sunday, June 1, 2025) – Baley Hare, an experienced racing official and
Churchill Downs stakes recap by publicist Kevin Kerstein (Coady Media/John Gallagher photo of Pin Up Betty winning the Old Forester Mint Julep) LOUISVILLE,
Churchill Downs media notes by publicist Kevin Kerstein (Coady Media/Renee Torbit photo of Mystik Dan and jockey Brian Hernandez winning the 2024 Kentucky
Churchill Downs media notes by publicist Kevin Kerstein (Coady Media photo of World Record winning a Churchill allowance race) LOUISVILLE, KY (Thursday, May