Articles Index
Review - Frankie: The Autobiography of Frankie Dettori
The Autobiography of Frankie Dettori' by Lanfranco Dettori and Jonathan Powell. An entertaining, informative look into the life and times of a world class jockey.
Horse Racing's Most Wanted by David L. Hudson Jr.
A review of Horse Racing's Most Wanted: The Top Ten Book of Derby Delights, Frenetic Finishes, and Backstretch Banter by David L. Hudson Jr.
The Best and Worst of Thoroughbred Racing
The Best and Worst of Thoroughbred Racing by Steve Davidowitz. An entertaining and sometimes humerous look at the last 3 decades in racing from the high moments to ones we might rather forget. Definitely recommended for any racing fan.
Off to a Flying Start by Bill Tivenan and Cassandra Cook
A review of 'Off to a Flying Start: Horsing Around the Language' by Bill Tivenan and Cassandra Cook. This new book explains the origins of over 60 terms used in everyday language that originally came from the sport of horse racing.
Saratoga Race Course
A review of "Saratoga Race Course: The August Place to Be" by Kimberly Gatto. An excellent history of the almost 150 year old track in upstate New York which only runs a short summer meet but has some of the highest quality racing in America. Everyday the "Spa" draws thousands of eager fans who with to see and be seen at the historic facility.
Dancer's Image
A review of "Dancer's Image: The Forgotten Story of the 1968 Kentucky Derby by Milton C. Toby. The only disqualification in Kentucky Derby history took place in 1968, when Dancer's Image was found to have had Bute in his urine, handing victory to Forward Pass. Kentucky attorney Milton Toby discusses the flawed testing and questionable actions by the racing commission, including why Dancer's Image should still be the winner.
Sham: Great Was Second Best
A review of 'Sham: Great Was Second Best' by Phil Dandrea.
Greatness and Goodness: Barbaro and His Legacy
A review of 'Greatness and Goodness: Barbaro and His Legacy' by Alex Brown.
Beyond the Homestretch: What Saving Racehorses Taught Me
A review of 'Beyond the Homestretch: What Saving Racehorses Taught Me About Starting Over, Facing Fear & Finding My Inner Cowgirl' by Lynn Reardon.
A Racing and Breeding Tradition: The Horses of the Aga Khan
A review of 'A Racing and Breeding Tradition: The Horses of the Aga Khan' by Philip Jodidio.
Shedrow: a novel by Dean DeLuke
In Shedrow, the first fiction work by New York racehorse owner Dean DeLuke, successful surgeon Anthony Gianni finds himself a mob target when his Triple Crown contender Chiefly Endeavour is killed for insurance money.
Affirmed: The Last Triple Crown Winner
A review of 'Affirmed: The Last Triple Crown Winner' by Lou Sahadi.
Lord of Misrule by Jaimy Gordon
Lord of Misrule by Jaimy Gordon. This award-winning slice of life novel portrays the gritty, downtrodden life on the backstretch of a minor league track in the 1970's.
Thoroughbred Breeding by Dr. Matthew Binns and Tony Morris
A review of Thoroughbred Breeding: Pedigree Theories and the Science of Genetics by Dr. Matthew Binns and Tony Morris.
John Henry: The Steel Driving Racehorse DVD
This excellent new DVD documentary covers the life of the great gelding John Henry from the colt nobody wanted to a multiple Horse of the Year winner of over $6 million dollars. Any racing fan should enjoy this fine tribute to a true champion thoroughbred.
How Kentucky Became Southern by Maryjean Wall
A review of How Kentucky Became Southern: A Tale of Outlaws, Horse Thieves, Gamblers, and Breeders by Maryjean Wall.
The Story of Your Life by James Lambie
A review of The Story of Your Life: A History of The Sporting Life Newspaper by James Lambie.
Crushing the Cup 2010
A review of 'Crushing the Cup 2010: The Handicapper's Guide to Breeders' Cup XXVI( by Jim Mazur and Peter Mallett.
Secretariat: The Impossible True Story
A review of the new movie 'Secretariat The Impossible True Story' starring Diane Lane and John Malkovich which opens on October 8, 2010.
Secretariat's Meadow: The Land, The Family, The Legend
A review of 'Secretariat's Meadow: The Land, The Family, The Legend' by Kate Chenery Tweedy and Leeanne Ladin.
Learning by Example by Judy Wardrope
A review of "Learning by Example: Analyzing the Functional Conformation of the Thoroughbred Racehorse" by Judy Wardrope.
Triple Crown Handicapper 2010
by Jim Mazur. An excellent publication for anybody wanting to bet the tough Triple Crown races, or for newer horseplayers wanting to learn more about the use of angles and biases when selecting their horses.
Churchill Downs: America's Most Historic Racetrack by Kimberly Gatto
A review of 'Churchill Downs: America's Most Historic Racetrack' by Kimberly Gatto.
100 Magic Moments of the Turf by Graham Roe
A review of '100 Magic Moments of the Turf' compiled by Graham Roe.
The Plate: 150 Years of Royal Tradition by Louis E. Cauz and Beverley A. Smith
A review of 'The Plate: 150 Years of Royal Tradition, from Don Juan to Eye of the Leopard' by Lou Cauz and Beverley Smith.