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Normally, it's her pretty face that you see on TV. But Jeannine Edwards has a great seat. For those unaware of the comely ESPN commentator's off-the-air interests, she's an equestrienne par excellence. Edwards sat her back up like a washboard on Ashkal Way through an impressive demonstration of dressage in front of the Clubhouse before the ...

By William Shanklin  The August 2010 Fasig-Tipton Saratoga selected sale had the lowest average purchase price since 2002. However, in view of the macroeconomic environment in the United States and Europe, that result is not as negative as it appears to be at first glance.The sale was held in a time of waning gross domestic product in the ...

It's the first summer for setting up shop at the racecourse for an art gallery with haberdashery for sale called Sorelle Gallery.  But the high cost of rent doesn't jive with the low flow of sales and it's doubtful that the owner will conclude that the pop-up boutique in a tent should return. Nevertheless, women in search of a fancy hat ...

The backyard is a dust bowl.  There is hardly a blade of grass on the picnic grounds. On Sunday, a cloudy start caused a smaller crowd than usual for the running of the fans. It's too bad, because if there was ever a day to run, this was it. Dashing to reserve one of 150 tables is the ritual that begins the ...

On Friday, the late Buster Millerick was inducted into the Hall of Fame. Be honest now, before you read about Millerick's accomplishments, how many of you knew anything about him? OK, then, how many knew he trained Native Diver? How many even know who Native Diver is, or the brilliant sprinter Kissin George? If you live east of the Mississippi ...

Good horse racing is becoming the staple of Saturdays.  But this time it was racing for two-year-olds - the kind most players have trouble handicapping.  NYRA must have presented some sort of fan-producing promotion - a free trinket for people who wore Tommy Bahamas shirts or a discount to seniors with nose hair.  But whatever ...

By Becky Johnston  Evening gone to soon It is an understatement to say this sport has highs and lows.  Even after 20 years, I am still surprised when the cold slap of reality strikes me firmly across the face.  I chastise myself in these instances for allowing my spirit to go to those peaks with the sport.  The fall ...

Whether you’re a Quality Road fan or not, you had to feel good for Blame and Claiborne Farm, who combined not only to win the historic Whitney Handicap (gr. I), but turn back the clock to a time when homebreds ruled the sport – horses that were bred tough and ran tough. In Blame, Claiborne has bred a near-perfect racing machine, a ...