Writer: Bernard Kroviak
The Covid-19 pandemic will be over by September 5
That headline, unfortunately, is far from fact; it’s simply the hope of the over 150,000 horse racing fans who had been planning to watch... more
On the lighter side: a quick trip to the Fair Grounds
In this time of world crisis, it hardly seems my place to say anything more about the trials and tribulations of our society. So I thought... more
Troubles in America, horse racing, and life
What’s happening today in America is, most probably, unlike anything most Americans have ever experienced. I won’t try and compare it with... more
A hot time in Hot Springs, or on the road to real excitement
I wrote about racehorse names in my last article, but I sadly neglected to mention one of the most interesting horse names of all time,... more
What’s in a name? For thoroughbreds, a lot
I had always been fascinated by the names of thoroughbred racehorses. I thought a lot of them were cool, and many of their derivations very... more
Where’s Waldo? And Bernie?
This year’s Breeders Cup races are over. Only a few key races are still to be run this year. And yet many of this year’s Eclipse... more
Monsieur Gray Dog
I have written in the past about my first racehorse, Monsieur Leclercq, and the excitement I felt just owning a thoroughbred. I also shared... more
Manes & Tails and Odds & Ends
Now that the summer racing season has ended with both Saratoga and Del Mar concluding their meets, the racing world turns its attention to... more
Returning to Saratoga
In my last article, I extolled the virtues of Saratoga Race Course and recounted our little group’s first visit there, in the mid... more
Summer at the Spa
Now that the Triple Crown races are behind us, the racing world’s attention turns to the summer meets at Saratoga, NY and Del Mar, CA. Both... more
