Racing History Highlights – May 8-21

May 8, 1901: David Garrick, owned by American Pierre Lorillard, won the Chester Cup in England, under the guidance of American jockey Danny Maher. May 8, 1915: H.P. Whitney’s Regret…

Gentle Giants: Draft Horse Breeds

At the age of 5, Larry Wise recalls, he was often hoisted onto the lead horse of his grandfather’s plow team. With Wise in front, he and his grandfather would…

Final Postcard: 2015 Hampton Classic

August 30, 2019 — Youth ruled the day as the Hampton Classic ended its weeklong run this afternoon, with 23-year-old Karen Polle winning the $250,000 grand prix and Lucy Deslauriers,…

Bulletin Board: 09/00

West Nile: It’s War Activity was picking up rapidly in the season for mosquito-borne viral disease at the end of July in areas around New York City where the West…