Today I read an article that made me scratch my head and say aloud, “Wait…what?” The story was on Forbes.com, a publisher that knows money and investing. Forbes also covers the… read more →
When newbies to racing ask me how often and how much I bet–I respond that I rarely bet, because I know better. Then I explain that most of my bets… read more →
I’ve re-worked a piece I wrote for this ‘site, back in June, because now it’s 2016, and soon we’ll be thinking about the Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame. And I’ve… 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 →