Markel's Lexington team prides itself on its knowledge and drive to stay current with all that's happening in the Thoroughbred industry.  We attend all major sales events and race meets, sponsor thoroughbred races, maintain memberships in industry associations, and are involved in horse welfare projects in the area.  In an effort to share our experiences in the community, we will regularly post articles in this section.  This page will be updated regularly, so if you have already read those articles currently available, make sure to visit again soon.

MARKEL PARTNERS WITH THOROUGHBRED TIMES FOR THE 2010 FRESHMAN SIRE CONTEST
~March 4, 2010~

"Racing fans will be given the opportunity to test their skills at predicting the performance of this year's crop of freshman sires with the chance to win prize money at the same time by entering the 2010 Freshman Sire Contest, presented by Markel and THOROUGHBRED TIMES..." READ FULL ARTICLE 

HRRN ANNOUNCES 2010 BROADCAST SCHEDULE; MARKEL RETURNS AS TITLE SPONSOR OF ROAD TO THE KENTUCKY DERBY SERIES
~February 9, 2010~

"The Horse Racing Radio Network (HRRN) announced Tuesday that it will provide live coverage of more than 100 stakes races in 2010, beginning with a 2-hour broadcast of the Fountain of Youth (G2) live from Gulfstream Park on Saturday, February 20th..." READ FULL ARTICLE

MARKEL ANNOUNCES WINNER OF 2009 FRESHMAN SIRE COMPETITION & RESULTING DONATION TO CENTRAL KENTUCKY RIDING FOR HOPE
~January 18, 2010~

"The presentation of the halter of the 2009 Freshman Sire Champion, Offlee Wilde, was made to John Gasper on Friday January 15 on what was a wonderful sunny afternoon at Darley Stud in Lexington..." READ FULL ARTICLE

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