Sean's Blog

Bring your saddle. That was the text from Laird George this morning. Well, the good news is I’ll be in a hunting saddle rather than an exercise saddle. Trying to hunt next week which means I need to ride this week. That’s the only way these days. I used to … Read More

Visiting Dad at the beach. Eighty-nine. He makes the coffee. Strong. We talk horses. Kelso to Mod Man. Jockeys, too. Chris McCarron to Fishback, maybe the two best he’s ever seen. That could change. We prepare for Dad’s fox. A left-over turkey sandwich and a hot dog in a metal … Read More

Here’s a few quotes from the racing world which caught my attention recently. “Lovely horse, man.” Trainer Steve Asmussen about Oaklawn Park winner Booth “By a world class sire, out of a grade 1 winning Tapit mare, a half-brother to Cody’s Wish, brilliant miler, multiple graded stakes winner, excellent conformation, … Read More

What a word. And what a goal. OK, we haven’t mastered daily here. But here goes. It’s been a few days. Somehow, Friday turned to Saturday which turned to Sunday…and now it’s Tuesday. Snowy morning, but all gone now. The Racing Post hit a few chords this morning. Our friend … Read More

Foxfield has become one of the bright lights in steeplechasing. The venerable meet hit hard times and has bounced back. Thank you to a dedicated team of steeplechase loyalists. With the tough loss of Queen’s Cup this spring, Foxfield stepped up to host the novice stakes, part of a seven-race … Read More

Here goes. Time to get to work. Write every day. Hey, everybody needs a goal. They say we gain one hour of sunlight during February. At least that’s what the Saratoga Stryders informed us this week in their weekly newsletter. I skimmed it and deleted it. But I noted the … Read More

Well, here goes. About to hit the publish button on the brand-new Riverdee Stable Website. I guess, if you’re reading this, it worked. It’s been a long time in coming – and a longer time in editing, creating, designing and dreaming. I know better than making a bunch of promises. … Read More

The first Saturday in May…the last Saturday in May. It’s Gold Cup Day. In the midst of a hot, dry spell, somehow, the rain has come over the past two days. Good for some. Bad for a few. And questionable for others.