Breakaway Rail Talk Episode 6

Kim Wickens, author of Lexington: The Extraordinary Life and Turbulent Times of America's Legendary Racehorse joins Jon Green to discuss her national best-selling book which is attracting readers inside and outside of the racing audience. Lexington, 1850-1875, was a champion Thoroughbred racehorse with international fame. He rose to stardom at a time when the United States was fracturing. The Civil War provides a backdrop for this incredible tale of hardship, grit, determination, and dominance. Lexington is considered the most successful sire in American racing history and his name appears often many times in the pedigrees of racing champions today. Reviewers are calling Kim’s book phenomenal and her research exhaustive. Many reviews mention a new appreciation for racing: “I am not a fan of the horse racing world. To say I went in with a chip on my shoulder reading this would be light, but I wanted to give this book a shot and I'm so glad I did...Lexington is a foundational American sire in the US horse racing world...This is an expansive and interesting story for anyone who knows horses…” - Amazon reviewer And “Horses haven't ever been my thing. But lately my interest is piqued, and Kim Wickens's book Lexington: the Extraordinary Life and Turbulent Times of America's Legendary Racehorse, provides a wealth of information that places this particular horse in the context not only of his time, but all time. Lexington was the father of a dynasty!” - Amazon reviewer We are happy to bring you this interview as we salute Kim’s ability to bring a new audience to racing. Thank you to Arion Pedigrees for your continued support and sponsorship. We love how deep Arion’s pedigree of Lexington runs. “Back to the stone ages,” according to Jon.