Kinnon LaRose’s path to becoming a Thoroughbred trainer was anything but traditional. A former college basketball captain, LaRose has turned the discipline, leadership, and work ethic developed on the court into a growing career in horse racing.

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Kinnon LaRose Interview After 1st Career Win with FanDuel Racing A career that began as a hot walker at Keeneland came full circle when Kinnon LaRose celebrated his first victory as a Thoroughbred trainer. LaRose earned his first training win at Keeneland, the same place where his racing career began six years ago, when he worked as a hot walker for mentor Tom Amoss. “It’s awesome. It’s kind of hard to describe,” LaRose said following the race. “For it to happen at Keeneland,