Royal Couch
A few years ago, Joey asked me about my schedule in mid June.
Sean Clancy
American Pastimes
Back to work. Somehow the twilight Friday card at Fair Hill turned it into a four-day weekend. No wonder, I’m struggling to get going Tuesday morning. Working from home with all the distractions that come with it.
Friday Night Lights
Fair Hill? Already. Where did the spring go?
Iroquois Undercard: City Dreamer lands Frost
We are still catching up from the torrid spring season. Sorry we’re late, here’s the rest of the day’s recap from the Iroquois Steeplechase May 11.
Living the Dream
I thought he won. I was almost confident, well, as confident as you can be in a photo finish.
The Iroquois over the Years
The Iroquois. It came across our radar back in 1978 when Dad was told to win it for George Strawbridge Jr. It was his goal, his grail. Owhata Chief duly did.
That Makes 4: Andi’amu dominates Virginia Gold Cup
Jack Doyle doesn’t do anxious moments.
“He gave one rail a rub down the back, I think it was the second time around, that’s as close to a mistake as he made the whole way.”
Prime Time for Hendriks in Virginia
Ricky Hendriks hesitated. The two-time champion jockey and trainer of a champion finally relented and delved back. Way back. All the way back to 1982.
Calling John Dewey
Two days after the Kentucky Derby and about eight hours after Gary West went on the Today Show and further muddied the water, I found myself trying to explain Derby.
Gibralfaro wins Queen’s Cup Novice Stakes
Mikey Mitchell won’t complicate things.
“My job is to keep it simple,” Mitchell said.
