Just under two months after his victory in the Breeders’ Cup Sprint and a much-talked about change in trainers, Runhappy won the Grade 1 Malibu at Santa Anita Park on… read more →
As the majestic beauty of Keeneland Race Track comes in view, it is only enhanced by the beautiful fall colors bursting around us. The multitude of trees lining the drive… read more →
Fresh off her victory in last month’s Pacific Classic at Del Mar, Beholder easily captured the Grade 1 Zenyatta Stakes at Santa Anita Park Saturday as she prepares to take… read more →
Oh, my God, people. I was first published at age 12, 47 years ago. I’ve been a professional writer longer than many people have been alive. I’ve been a pro… read more →
And so it begins. American Pharoah Madness began–well, let’s face it–the minute the Kentucky Derby ended on the First Saturday in May. It grew as the warrior horse broke down… read more →
Today I found myself watching Frankie Rodriguez and several other grooms, hotwalkers, assistants–and I thought about what back-breaking work it is, to tend to the needs of horses. Any horse,… read more →
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 →