LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 24, 2025): Keeneland Library has unveiled its latest exhibit, Raíces: The Making of Latino Legacies in Racing, a landmark bilingual showcase and training initiative that highlights 100 trailblazing Latino women and men whose contributions have formed Thoroughbred racing and breeding from the late 1800s to at present.
Raíces shines a lightweight on Latino trade professionals throughout the Americas by way of biographical vignettes, uncommon pictures and never-before-displayed artifacts. The free exhibit is introduced in English with an accompanying Spanish audio information, marking the Library’s first absolutely bilingual interpretive expertise. Developed in collaboration with writers, historians and photographers from six nations, the exhibit underscores the depth, breadth and enduring impression of Latino heritage inside the sport.
“Raíces showcases the longstanding roles and achievements of trade professionals throughout the Americas: jockeys, grooms, train riders, homeowners, breeders, caretakers, veterinarians and past,” Keeneland Library Director Roda Ferraro mentioned. “The title displays each the roots these women and men planted within the sport and the legacies they proceed to construct. It was important to us to current tales which have been under-told or by no means shared—and to take action with the depth, accuracy and cultural context they deserve. The exhibit was made doable due to a deeply collaborative, multinational crew of writers, translators, photographers and advisers. Their collective views enhanced a considerate illustration of those histories.”
“The exhibit provides an interpretation of what so many individuals see every single day on the monitor however won’t absolutely perceive: the prevalence and significance of Latino protagonists in any respect ranges of the game,” mentioned Gabi Kuenzli, who acted as Analysis and Growth Co-Curator of Raíces. “Seeing themselves represented has introduced immense satisfaction to the numerous trade staff who’ve already visited.”
On Thursday, Dec. 4, Keeneland Library will host an open home from 6-8 p.m. ET with welcome remarks at 6:30 p.m. The free occasion doesn’t require a ticket, however friends are requested to RSVP by Dec. 1 to LibraryPT1@keeneland.com with the variety of attendees.
Raíces might be seen on the Library throughout its common hours, Monday by way of Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Library will supply personalized exhibit excursions and teaching programs designed for college and college teams, common public audiences by way of collaborations with group companions and trade stakeholders.
To schedule an exhibit expertise, e-mail rferraro@keeneland.com or name 859 288-4223.
Raices, which coincides with the present celebration of Lexington’s 250th anniversary and with the 2026 recognition of the US’ 250th anniversary, is made doable by way of help from the Keeneland Affiliation, Susan Naylor/Safari North LLC and 250LEX Cultural Grant funding.
