How Toby Keith will have a Kentucky Derby contender racing in 2025
How Toby Keith will have a Kentucky Derby contender racing in 2025
Sadly, the late Toby Keith won't be around to enjoy what was his "dream."
The country singer who died in 2024 was a huge horse racing fan and owned Dream Walkin' Farms in Oklahoma, which helped bring Render Judgement to the 2025 Kentucky Derby.
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Keith's Twitter account posted this message after the Derby lineup was announced: "It was Toby's dream….Render Judgement is going to the [Kentucky Derby]. He worked so hard to finally have one there! Toby will have the best seat in the house to watch."
This is just Fantastic!
We know there will be country music fans everywhere rooting this one on.
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