Heatherten, trained by William (Bill) Mott and ridden by Randy Romero. Photo Credit: Barbara Livingston In the 1980’s the horse racing game was filled with white bridles and D. Wayne Lukas winning just about every weekend stakes race from coast to coast. The slogan which handicappers used was “D. Wayne off the plane,” referring to … Continue reading A Tale of two Apple Blossom Winners
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“Say Goodbye to Hollywood”
Bienamado, a son of Bien Bien, shown winning the Sunset Handicap at Hollywood Park in 2000. Billy Joel came out with a song several decades ago that always made me think of Hollywood Park when I heard it on the radio. Now in 2013, I never thought I would see the day that those words … Continue reading “Say Goodbye to Hollywood”
Triple Crown and Breeders Cup Blues, by Cathy Riccio
For years, I spent 365 days a year waking up at 3:30 in the morning to go to work. Work, are you serious? I get to see thoroughbred horses, is that really work? I guess it is for some, but for myself it was a passion that I had since seeing my first live horse … Continue reading Triple Crown and Breeders Cup Blues, by Cathy Riccio
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