Horse Racing New Netflix Series Features Horse Country Members April 24, 2025 Netflix’s newest sports series features Thoroughbred horse racing and the journey of racing’s Triple Crown. ‘Race for the Crown’ follows some of the biggest names, and personalities, in the sport of horse racing along the road to the Kentucky Derby, from the Breeders’ Cup in California to Derby preps in Arkansas, Florida and Kentucky, and then of course, the thrills of all three Triple Crown races. ‘Race for the Crown’ features locations and horses that we are very familiar with here in Horse Country, from Kenny McPeek’s Magdalena Farm to John Stewart’s Resolute Racing, and more. Start planning your trip to Horse Country to get a behind the scenes look at the horse racing industry and some of its biggest stars. Visit locations featured in the show Keeneland Located right in the heart of Horse Country, Keeneland Racecourse in Lexington, Kentucky is one of the most legendary racetracks in the world. The G1 Blue Grass Stakes is one of the last stops on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, and one of the locations featured in episode two of ‘Race for the Crown’. Keeneland hosts race meets each April and October, public auctions in January, April, September and November, and is a training ground for racehorses throughout the year. Keeneland offers tours year-round, with opportunities to watch morning training, get an inside look at the ‘backstretch’, or barn area, behind the scenes sales tours and more. Racing at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky Magdalena Farm Episode three of ‘Race for the Crown’ makes a stop in the Bluegrass at Magdalena Farm, the homebase of Kentucky Derby winning trainer Kenny McPeek. Magdalena Farm is home to horses of all ages, from racehorses in training to yearlings, mares and foals. Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan was born and raised at the farm, and his mother, Ma’am, still resides at Magdalena. When visiting Magdalena, you’ll spend time with the horses, learn more about the history of the farm, and see some of the trophies, saddle towels and other memorabilia from McPeek’s successful training career. McPeek Racing at Magdalena Farm Resolute Racing John Stewart’s Resolute Racing is prominently featured in the second episode of ‘Race for the Crown’, when the series features the G1 Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland. Resolute Racing is home to a number of famous mares, including Puca (the dam of Kentucky Derby winner Mage and Belmont Stakes winner Dornoch), Didia (multiple G1 winning racehorse), Goodnight Olive (two-time Breeders’ Cup Champion), and more. Tours of Resolute Racing visit mares and foals, as well as some of the rescue horses who have found sanctuary at this beautiful facility in Midway, Kentucky. Resolute Racing in Midway, Kentucky Checking in with the horses Mystik Dan Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan is still racing, and is preparing for his next start at Oaklawn Park in Arkansas. He spent some time at Magdalena Farm last fall before returning to the track for his four year old campaign. Mystik Dan after his Kentucky Derby win Seize the Grey After his thrilling victory in the Preakness Stakes, Seize the Grey picked up another G1 victory in the Pennsylvania Derby before retiring to stud at Gainesway Farm in Lexington. Seize the Grey spent his early days at Mill Ridge Farm in Lexington, where he was born and raised, and where his mother Smart Shopping still resides. Gainesway Farm in Lexington, Kentucky, the home of Seize the Grey Dornoch Belmont Stakes winner Dornoch retired after his strong three year old campaign, which also included victories in the G1 Haskell Stakes and G2 Fountain of Youth Stakes. He now resides at Spendthrift Farm in Lexington, just a short drive down the road from his birthplace, Runnymede Farm. Belmont Stakes winner Dornoch at Spendthrift Farm
