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...
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by Becky Johnston I admit it. I am in love with a chestnut colt named Sidney’s Candy. If he had a fan club, I would apply for presidency. Apparently, there is something wrong with that. The other day,...
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Have you ever met anyone you idolized and you sort of lose consciousness and don’t know what you are saying or doing? Well, I had that moment. Vic Stauffer, John Shireffs and Steve Willard were nice enough...
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Courtesy of Becky Johnston Just wanted to remember Bobby Frankel today and relive some of his greatest wins. A filly he loved, Flute. 2001 Kentucky Oaks Frankel did a masterful job of handling Sightseek...
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Courtesy of Becky Johnston By putting an emphasis on Zenyatta throughout the race, Trevor Denman made a perfect pairing of a memorable call with a race that will stand the test of time. Here is what I...
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Courtesy of Becky Johnston Are the fans ruining the sport? Is Zenyatta great? She has only run outside California once. She's never faced the boys, until now. She's never raced a longer distance. She's...
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Courtesy of Becky Johnston How did this happen? The Breeders' Cup smack in the middle of the LSU Alabama football game? I guess it's payback time for me. I sarcastically empathize with my Gator horse racing...
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Courtesy of Becky Johnston There is something about a deep closer in horse racing that elicits the inner underdog in humans. We can relate. Who hasn’t had their back up against the wall in some task in...
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Courtesy of Becky Johnston This weekend’s races offer a feast for the fans, but they also honor some important people and equine athletes in our sport’s history. Arlington Park The Beverly D. Stakes will...
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Courtesy of Becky Johnston If Superman wears Tim Tebow pajamas, I doubt Zenyatta honors her counterpart with a “Rachel is my Hero” negligee. In fact, I doubt she’s ever heard of her. With no match up anywhere...
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