A trio of authors have been selected as finalists for the 19th annual Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award with the winner being selected on Thursday, Nov. 7 at Castleton Lyons near Lexington, Kentucky, the farm said in a Friday morning release.
This year's finalists are:
- Isaac Murphy: The Rise and Fall of a Black Jockey by Katherine C. Mooney
- Lexington: The Extraordinary Life and Turbulent Times of America's Legendary Racehorse by Kim Wickens
- The Turcottes: The Remarkable Story of a Horse Racing Dynasty by Curtis Stock
The winner will receive a $10,000 prize with $1,000 going to each runner-up. Tipperary crystal trophies will also be presented to the trio. The judges for 2023 competition were Kay Coyte, Caton Bredar and Diane White.
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