That’s right, this year you can join in the excitement, drama, and celebration of the Rood & Riddle Breeders’ Cup Post Position Draw, which will be held at Equestricon!

STATS Race Lens presents an educational workshop on how to use cutting edge analytics and data to improve your handicapping.

This is your chance to spend some time with the team at West Point Thoroughbreds, including Terry Finley.

The University of Kentucky presents a seminar that's a can't-miss for anyone looking to learn more about careers in racing, from the farm to the track. Claiborne Farm's Walker Hancock is one of several workshop leaders scheduled to share insights and answer questions from attendees.

Hear from the jockeys, trainers and owners of leading Breeders' Cup contenders as they join Churchill Downs' Joe Kristufek for a Q&A session immediately preceding the 2018 Rood & Riddle Breeders' Cup Post Position Draw.

Meet the Kentucky Derby-winning team at Team Valor International in a casual networking setting at the Equestricon Paddock Bar.

If you've ever wanted to learn how to spot a winner in the paddock, warming up on the track or during morning works, you can't miss this workshop. Some of racing's best-known paddock hosts and analysts reveal what they look for when studying a horse's appearance.

Equestricon's TRACK TALKS series presents an open mic to women who've served as leaders in racing, as well as those who are emerging as forces in the industry.

Shake hands, snap a selfie and grab signatures from your favorite horse trainers, including Breeders' Cup and Kentucky Derby winners.

Listen in on a book reading from the Louisville Story Program exploring an upcoming book detailing little-known tales of life on the backstretch at Churchill Downs.

Kick off Breeders' Cup Monday with a drink and an educational networking hour on horse ownership hosted by Taste of Victory Stables.

Top handicappers will be available around the clock at Equestricon to answer your questions - all you have to do is walk up and ask!

Learn from the some of the top horseplayers in the country as they discuss strategies for playing in both mythical and live-money tournaments.

Legendary announcer Tom Durkin shares personal accounts and never-before-told stories from the inaugural Breeders' Cup which was held at Hollywood Park in 1984.

Sit in on short presentations and inspirational speeches from leading figures in the world of Thoroughbred aftercare.

Leading alumni from the University of Louisville Equine Industry Program share thoughts and insights on launching a career in horse racing.

Don't miss the start of horse racing's ultimate fan festival and convention

Join Eclipse Award-winning filmmakers Brad and John Hennegan for a tenth anniversary screening of The First Saturday in May.

New and well-known racing artists are highlighted in the central bar area. Happy Hour drinks served.

Connections talk about the thrill of winning some of the biggest races the sport has to offer, and recount the journeys leading up to their big wins. NTRA's Jim Mulvihill moderates.

Chosen based on the input of fans, this panel will bring together a range of personalities to debate the merits of the greatest horses and humans in racing history. Who is the best turf horse of all time? The greatest miler? How about the best big race rider? The greatest filly or mare of all time? Panelists will make their case and audience members can weigh in too. TVG's Matt Carothers moderates the panel, which is open to all attendees of the convention.

Discussion on how social media is changing the way racing connects with its fans and affects the interaction between those “inside” and “outside” the game.

Meet the people behind this innovative co-ownership group in Equestricon's Showcase Hub.

Phil Dandrea, author of SHAM: Great Was Second Best sells and signs copies of his book.

Meet in the Showcase Hub and learn about how racing fan advocacy group ThoroFan is working to provide a platform from which racing fans can be heard!

Hit the Sagamore Social Lounge for a networking session with young racing professionals from all areas of the industry and learn more about how to get involved in racing.

Heads of organizations that specialize in re-training and/or re-homing OTTB’s discuss ways we can take care of horses after their careers are over. Gulfstream Park's Acacia Courtney moderates.

Author Brien Bouyea steps into the Equestricon™ Showcase Area to present and sign copies of his new book, Bare Knuckles & Saratoga Racing: The Remarkable Life of John Morrissey.

Increasingly, young people are getting their introductions to racing through photographing the animals on the track. How can racing welcome these fans for the long-term? Are there ways to “break in” professionally? Horse Racing Nation's Brian Zipse moderates.

Meet four-time Eclipse Award-winning jockey and Hall of Famer Pat Day. The legendary rider of horses like Easy Goer and Lady's Secret will be signing autographs inside the Equestricon™ Legends of Racing Hub.