Social-media star, or ‘Bean’ for short
Rosie Margarson jokes that her parents bred her in the hopes of “free labor” and the plan appears to have worked out well for George and Gaye Margarson with their daughter involved in racing from a young age.
Tom Law
The Monday Special – March 16
For most athletes, a career ending injury can leave them wondering what to do for the next stage of their life. For Hannah Mathiesen, it led her family on the adventure of a lifetime.
The Saturday Special – March 14
Horse racing takes its place as the only game in town this weekend – and for the foreseeable future if things stay the way they are – with other pro sports called off thanks to the spread of Coronavirus around the globe.
Guest Column: Rest in peace, friend
They say you never forget your first. That point was driven home for me on Wednesday afternoon when the Old Friends press release landed in my inbox with War Emblem’s obituary.
The Monday Special – March 9
King Guillermo became the latest 3-year-old to throw his hat into the ring of wildcards Saturday when romping to a 4 3/4-length win in the Grade 2 Tampa Bay Derby.
The Saturday Special – March 7
A 29-minute stretch Saturday could significantly shake up the complexion of the Kentucky Derby field with three key preps for the May 2 classic on tap to highlight a busy day of racing amidst growing worldwide concern over the Coronavirus.
The Monday Special – March 2
Saturday proved a top day for Kenny McPeek at Gulfstream Park with two wins from his two runners on a stellar card in South Florida.
The Saturday Special – Feb. 29
A loaded day of racing around the world brings the Leap Day edition of The Saturday Special to a near overflow, with the inaugural Saudi Cup leading the way early and the nine graded stakes of the Fountain of Youth Day card at Gulfstream Park commanding attention late.
Throwback Thursday – Feb. 27
How did it suddenly become almost seven years since Orb provided a legend with a coveted Kentucky Derby victory?
