OK, boyz and grrrlz, this is the article that you’ll probably gloss over and not even bother to read–if you’re immature, stupid or just-plain childish. This is the Travers article… read more →
This evening I had an experience that I know I’m meant to share. I’m going to start with you, my readers. Something happened that moved me to think, immediately and… read more →
If you’re a fan of Thoroughbred racing, you know that it takes far more than a mere village to get a single horse to the track for that first race–and… read more →
As the race toward the 2015 Saratoga meet reaches a fever pitch, I’m in the frame of mind to think about “Romper Room.” Does anyone remember that show? Miss Sandy–or… read more →
I wish I could tell you exactly when this event happened…but I can’t. Or that I had a photo to post here, so that you could see what I saw…but… read more →
So, what do an Overo Thoroughbred named Silvery Moon and the Byerley Turk have in common? Both, extremely rare. Both, underappreciated by most in American horse racing, both fans and… read more →
Sitting in the barn office of Thoroughbred Trainer, Gary Contessa on Belmont Stakes Day morning three weeks ago, we had no idea that something fabulous was about to be foaled.… read more →
When racing season starts the road to the Kentucky Derby, a 35 race series becomes an objective for most all owners and trainers. Most don’t realize their dream for one… read more →
This article serves as Part 2 of a two-part piece. My observations on one facet of marketing horse racing–to youths–based on things I observed at Belmont Park on Belmont Stakes/Triple… read more →
In case you’ve ever wondered why I don’t experience an event, then turn around and write about it immediately–as do reporters–it’s because I’m a mulling kind of person. i.e., I… read more →