Not your average Joe
Delving into the pedigree of One Time Royalty this week reminded me of a home...
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Town Policy kidnapped the hearts of race fans
Blane Schvaneveldt, who passed away on July 5 at the age of 76, saddled many...
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Founding Father, famous horseman
The Fourth of July – the day Americans celebrate their independence and honor the nation’s...
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History on the march
News this week of General Stanley McChrystal’s indiscretions came 94 years to the day –...
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Joyce, Johnny and King Billy
It’s June 16 – Bloomsday to admirers of James Joyce and his novel Ulysses, which...
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Rumors still fly about Prissy at Eagle Pass
A nightmare. That would be poor Prissy, pierced through the heart on the inside rail...
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A foothold with connections
Stirrups. We take them for granted. But 1,000 years ago they brought about an important change...
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Bill Shoemaker and the Belmont
In the Pantheon of racing, the late Bill Shoemaker is mounted on a special pedestal....
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Sunny’s Halo: Looking back
The 139th running of the Kentucky Derby is just days away and prep races for...
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A Gift from the Desert
The world’s most exclusive exhibition of equine art and artifacts goes on display at Kentucky...
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