Instagram Accounts to Follow for Breeders’ Cup
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Breeders’ Cup season is upon us and if your social media feed is anything like mine, it is filled with Breeders’ Cup chat, breaking updates, and photos of the some of the best Thoroughbreds in the world preparing for the event.
Here are some great Instagram accounts to follow, from media outlets and racing stables to celebrity ambassadors, to keep your eye on for all things Breeders’ Cup.
1. @BreedersCup
This one probably goes without saying, but just in case you weren’t already following the action from Breeders’ Cup, now is the time. There are less than two weeks until the first race of the 2014 Breeders' Cup is held on Oct. 31. #TheBestIsYetToCome.
2. @santaanitapark
Santa Anita Park, also referred to as “The Great Race Place,” is the home of the 2014 Breeders’ Cup. This page will be decked out with fans enjoying the gorgeous Southern California venue as we get closer to the big weekend.
3. @NBCSports
NBC Sports Network will be providing coverage of the 2014 Breeders’ Cup. The NBC Sports Instagram page provides news, photos, and insights for both the NBC Sports and NBC Sports Network. This is a great page to add to your list!
4. @hrtv
HRTV, which has its headquarters at Santa Anita, has the luxury of being able to capture beautiful photos of the horses working out or arriving in the winner's circle on a regular basis. HRTV will also be providing live on-site television coverage for Breeders’ Cup beginning Oct. 23.
5. @DailyRacingForm
The Daily Racing Form is one of the top sources for all horse-racing-related news, including past performances and breathtaking photos of horses at racetracks across America.
6. @AmericasBestRacing
Make sure you give us a follow on our Instagram if you aren’t already! Myself and fellow Los Angeles Ambassador Jose Contreras will be keeping our own Instagram pages stocked with photos and video clips of our ABR friends and fans enjoying Breeders’ Cup weekend! #BetOnIt
7. @WinStarFarm
WinStar Farm is the co-owner of Breeders’ Cup Juvenile contender Carpe Diem. Follow to WinStar’s page to get updates on the colt’s progress as well as information on one of the top stallion farms and breeding operations in the world.
8. @ThreeChimneysFarm
Three Chimneys Farm will be bringing Rainha Da Bateria to compete in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf on Friday, Oct. 31. Check out the Three Chimneys page and show your support by giving them a follow.
9. @ClementStable
Clement Stable is very active on their social media accounts, and I’m sure that they will entertain their followers with at least few photos of Breeders’ Cup Classic contender Tonalist!
10. @Spendthriftfarm
Spendthrift Farm is the owner of Breeders’ Cup Distaff contender Beholder, who is going for her second straight Distaff win and third overall victory at the World Championships. Give them a follow!
11. @GrahamMotion
Trainer Graham Motion’s page has some of the most beautiful horse photos on the web, including many of Breeders’ Cup Turf contender Main Sequence.
12. Breeders’ Cup Celebrity Ambassadors
A number of the celebrity Breeders’ Cup Ambassadors take to Instagram to share about their experiences over the course of Breeders' Cup weekend live from the “purple carpet.”
@bobbyflay
@kateupton
Other ambassadors with Instagram pages include: Jim Rome, Rob Dyrdek, Elizabeth Banks, Toby Keith, and Laura Bell Bundy.
13. @camhatsnyc
Official milliner of the 2014 Breeders’ Cup, Christine A. Moore is sure to keep us looking stylish with her fantastic collections of hats for men and women!
14. @maryel_911
Mary is a pony rider at Santa Anita Park and also takes incredible photos of the horses at Santa Anita. I’m sure her feed will be spectacular in the upcoming weeks!
15. @a_evers
Alex Evers is a fantastic photographer who shares his portfolio of racing photos on Instagram. If you head to his page now you’ll see a number of photos of Breeders’ Cup Classic contender Shared Belief!
16. @terra_turin
Terra is an aspiring horse racing photographer based out of Southern California. You’ll often find her near the paddock or the by the rail taking photos at Santa Anita, give her a follow and watch Breeders’ Cup through her lens!
Are there other Instagram accounts that you like to follow? Share in the comments below!