Wall, McKay Named to Media Honor Roll
Esteemed media members Dr. Maryjean Wall and the late Jim McKay have been elected to the National Museum of Racing's Joe Hirsch Media Roll of Honor it was announced Dec. 8.
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Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award Semifinalists Named
The Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award has announced six semifinalists for this year's award; with finalists to be announced March 17 and the winner to be revealed at an April 15, invitation-only cocktail reception at Castleton Lyons.
Entries Being Accepted for Ryan Book Award
Castleton Lyons has announced that entries are now being accepted for the eighth annual Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award, a competition recognizing excellence in writing in the Thoroughbred industry.
NTWA Dinner Honors Three
- By Esther Marr
National Turf Writers Assoc. hosts annual awards dinner; honors Chris McCarron, the late Luke Kruytbosch, and Turf writer Maryjean Wall.
NTWA Award Winners Announced
Retired Racing Hall of Fame jockey Chris McCarron, the late track announcer Luke Kruytbosch, and multiple Media Eclipse Award-winning Turf writer Maryjean Wall will be honored later this year with awards presented by the National Turf Writers Association.
July 2:Talkin' Horses with Maryjean Wall
Maryjean Wall retired in June after 35 years as racing writer for the Lexington Herald-Leader. Wall's interest in turf journalism evolved from her love of Thoroughbred racing, earning her three Eclipse Awards.
Wall Retiring from Turf Writing Post
Maryjean Wall, a three-time Eclipse Award winner who covers horse racing for the Lexington Herald-Leader, is retirning, the newspaper reported May 31.
Maryjean Wall -- The Write Stuff
Excerpt for week of Dec. 1.
Maryjean Wall -- The Write Stuff
Excerpt for week of Dec. 1.
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