Jockey Sam Boulmetis, Sr. who won almost 2,800 races and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1973, passed away May 30 at age 94.
Off to the Races Radio returns September 12 with veteran jockey Tony Black, a winner of 5,200 races and nephew of Hall of Famer Sam Boulmetis.
In a new “Where are they now?” Linda Dougherty catches us up on Hall of Fame jockey Sam Boulmetis, Sr., a Baltimore native who made his name in New Jersey.
Our Ghosts of Racetracks Past series continues with the story of the parrot that cursed, the riot that broke out, and the brief heyday of Liberty Bell Park.
Amid a bitter dispute over Parx Racing;s demand that they sign an insurance waiver, most of the track’s jockeys intend to boycott Saturday’s card.
Winter racing has its advantages. But it sure is tough on the jocks, outriders, trainers, and gate crew.
Speedy filly WInning Image zipped to the early lead and held off her pursuers to win today’s Primonetta Stakes at Pimlico.