Tag: Book Review

Horse books for the holidays: Missionville book review

by Frank Vespe | Dec 15, 2017 | Breaking, Features | 0 |

We review Missionville, the horse racing novel by former exercise rider Alex Brown.

Charles Town Oaks elevated to graded status

by The Biz | Dec 9, 2013 | Breaking, West Virginia, WV Racing | 0 |

The Charles Town Oaks has received a Grade 3 designation from the American Graded Stakes Committee, the second race at the track to earn graded status.

“Just one of the guys,” Dance to Bristol readies for last, and most important, race

by Ted Black | Oct 30, 2013 | Breaking, Features, Maryland, MD Racing, Regionwide, Top Stories | 0 |

For trainer Ollie Figgins, Dance to Bristol has spent 11 months proving she belongs in the best company. The journey ends on Saturday.

For Ollie Figgins and Dance to Bristol, key now is keeping on schedule

by Ted Black | Sep 13, 2013 | Breaking, Features, Maryland, MD Racing, Top Stories | 0 |

Trainer Ollie Figgins and Dance to Bristol have done just about everything right so far during a magical season that has them on the brink of a Breeders’ Cup trip. Our new weekly series will follow them from here to there.