Still trying to process a tough week with the losses of Roddy MacKenzie and Michael O’Sullivan. Read a few pieces, watched a few clips, flicked through some photos and corresponded with a few friends. As Willie Dowling texted yesterday, “Time waits for no man.” We compete on the track, no … Read More
But for the grace of God go I… Irish steeplechase jockey Michael O’Sullivan died this morning from injuries sustained in a fall at Thurles 10 days ago. Twenty-four years old. Twenty-four. Five days shy of his 25th birthday. How one jockey lives and another jockey dies. Why one jockey lives … Read More
Short road trip to Rehoboth Beach to see Mom and Dad, Sheila and Steve and listen to some music. It was one of our resolutions. Well, two of our resolutions. Visit my parents more, listen to more live music. I told Miles we’d see at least 12 live shows this … Read More
Ron Jaworski. Harold Carmichael. Wilber Montgomery. Herman Edwards. Leroy Harris. Bill Bergey. Frank LeMaster. Joe Pisarcik. Roynell Young. John Sciarra. Carl Hairston. The barefoot Tony Franklin. The run-run-pass-punt Dick Vermeil. The Eagles of my youth. I still hate the Raiders and can still taste the pain of Rod Martin on … Read More
Wet and cold Saturday. Hot and heavy inside. Volleying and swapping between Racing TV, NYRA Bets and TVG. There’s a reason for each. Uttoxeter. Naas. Newbury. Warwick. Strong cards all over Europe. Later, we’ll bounce between Laurel Park, Tampa Bay Downs, Gulfstream Park, Santa Anita and Turfway Park. Tonight’s scheduled … Read More
All you really want is a moment. That one moment during the race when you think it’s possible, when the race is in the balance and your horse is in the mix. A shout. A rush. A moment. Imarajan gave us that in his hurdle debut at Fairyhouse Wednesday. Turning … Read More
Wickedly sidetracked on a Tuesday afternoon. After a morning conference call with Joe and Tom to talk about The Saratoga Special mostly, I wound up diving and delving into the archives. In celebration of our 25th anniversary of The Special, we are toying with producing a book. A Best Of … Read More
Back to work Monday morning and getting to this Monday afternoon. That’s how it goes sometimes. I always say I’m going to write here first, then tackle the rest of the day later. It doesn’t always work that smoothly. Rarely, actually. Today got busy in a hurry. Made breakfast and … Read More
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