public appearances
Louisville Forum Discussion
Vincenzo’s 150 S 5th Street, Louisville, KY, United StatesMay 8, 2019: Donna is a panelist in Louisville Forum Discussion about safety in horse racing. Held at Vincenzo’s Restaurant 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Keynote Speaker at NAWBO Symposium
Churchill Downs 700 Central Avenue, Louisville, KY, United StatesKeynote Speaker at NAWBO Symposium National Association of Women Business Owner’s Symposium taking place from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Location: Churchill Downs
Guest of Honor and Speaker at Blue Grass Farms Charities’ 2019 Casino Night
The Livery 242 Water Street, Lexington, KY, United StatesFounded in 2003, Blue Grass Farms Charities is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit corporation devoted to providing health and human services to people working in the Thoroughbred industry in Central Kentucky.
Panelist on the Thoroughbred Owner Conference Breeders’ Cup week
Santa Anita Park 285 Huntington Dr, Arcadia, CA, United StatesPlan to attend this innovative and entertaining conference focused on Thoroughbred ownership with panel discussions from industry experts and social events & networking opportunities throughout the week of the 2019 Breeders' Cup Championships at beautiful Santa Anita. Participation: The jockeys panel moderated by Millie Ball with panelists: Brothers, Kent Desormeaux, Chris McCarron and Mike Smith (Panel #3 on Oct. 29, 1:10 - 2:15 p.m. PDT Location: Santa Anita Park Conference Dates: Oct. 28–30 Registrations include reserved grandstand seating for both days of the Breeders' Cup Championships.
Presenter at the NTWAB (National Thoroughbred Writers and Broadcasters) Awards Dinner
Derby Restaurant 233 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia, CA, United StatesThe NTWAB Awards Dinner, traditionally held during Breeders’ Cup week, is the organization’s only fundraiser, and a portion of the proceeds from the event are used toward scholarships for prospective Thoroughbred racing journalists and to support Thoroughbred industry charities. Invitations will be mailed to NTWAB members, and non-members can request an invitation. See event website below.
Book Signing in Louisville, Kentucky
Selena's at Willow Lake Tavern 10609 La Grange Rd, Louisville, KentuckyJoin us at Selena's restaurant for a book signing with Donna Brothers and Henrietta Pepper! Purchase your books early, and get them signed by the authors: Inside Track, by Donna Brothers Out of the Starting Gate, by Henrietta Pepper (A portion of proceeds to be donated to Backside Learning Center and Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.)
Book Signing in Louisville, Kentucky
Selena's at Willow Lake Tavern 10609 La Grange Rd, Louisville, KentuckyJoin us at Selena's restaurant for a book signing with Donna Brothers and Henrietta Pepper! Purchase your books early, and get them signed by the authors: Inside Track, by Donna Brothers Out of the Starting Gate, by Henrietta Pepper (A portion of proceeds to be donated to Backside Learning Center and Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.)
Kentucky Derby & Kentucky Oaks
Churchill Downs 700 Central Avenue, Louisville, KY, United StatesCovering the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby Preview, airing on NBC and NBCSN. Check local listings for time.
The Preakness Stakes
Pimlico Racecourse 5201 Park Heights Ave, Baltimore, MarylandCovering The Preakness Stakes, airing on NBC Sports. Check local listings.