Writer: Bernard Kroviak
A word on the Derby, and a few other things
I once heard it said that opinions are like elbows and kneecaps: most people have them, but the only one who cares is the person who... more
My first Kentucky Derby: You can never forget the experience
The Kentucky Derby is only a couple of weeks away, and the racing world has once again turned its attention to the Run for The Roses. The... more
Getting in the game at last
You might recall that, at the end of the last installment, our trainer, Andy, had just told us that our colt was ready to begin his racing... more
Fractions, decimals, and other measurements
The circumference of Thistledown race track is one mile. Most other tracks are about the same, although some vary. (The real exception is... more
Muscles, Eyes, and Other Body Parts
One has to remember that young horses, like young children, have muscles, most of which are not yet developed. For horses to be ready to... more
A Guy’s First Race Horse
The Breeders’ Cup, thoroughbred horse racing’s Championship day, was run earlier this month at Churchill Downs. A total of 221 horses... more
Got an extra million dollars lying around?
Last month, there were two horse sales of great significance, one held in England and the other in Kentucky. Both sales dealt with... more
The Money Side of Racing
Let’s talk about the money side of horse racing. Many of you already know this business fairly well, so what follows will read like Racing:... more
So, you wanna own a racehorse?
There are many ways to get involved in horse racing as an owner. You can partner with others to share the expenses or go it alone and pay... more
Airplanes and the Racing Form, part II
Before I take you on another of my flight experiences, I’d like to revisit the 2018 Belmont Stakes once more. It is obvious that Justify is... more
