One of the most intriguing aspects of a horse race is not just the high stakes of the race itself, it’s witnessing the colorful array of jockey uniforms speeding through the track like a technicolor ...

The Courier Journal received almost 200 entries for its sixth annual Color the Jockey Silks competition sponsored by COIT Cleaning & Restoration. We asked you to get creative — and that's exactly what ...

WINCHESTER, Ky. (FOX 56) — The excitement is building for Kentucky Derby 151 but besides keeping an eye on your favorite horse, there are unique colors and designs that help a horse stand out. Come ...

The colors and patterns of jockeys' silks have special meaning for horse owners. The silks for the historic 150th edition of the Kentucky Derby on May 4 at Churchill Downs are filled with a variety of ...

The 2023 Kentucky Derby field is set, and Saturday will see the 149th horse crowned champion in the Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs. But how do you know which horse and jockey is which when ...

In a basement studio near Lexington, Kentucky, Teresa Estes has a life-size plastic horse head nailed to a wall. She also has hundreds of spools of colorful thread, technicolor satin fabrics stored on ...

Available online and at the Saratoga Race Course summer meet, Winning Silks Collection sells dresses, jewelry, ties, art and more inspired by the vibrant colors and designs of jockey silks. When she ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. These horse racing silks were worn by ...

When the specter of girl jockeys first reared its comely head, the boys in the tack room sneered in their silks. “If I can’t outride a girl,” growled one jockey, “I’ll send my wife out here to take my ...

Kentucky Derby 2021 is almost here, and to celebrate, The Courier Journal is launching its annual Color the Jockey Silks competition, sponsored by COIT Cleaning & Restoration. That means it's time to ...