Bobby Frankel dies at 68
Jay Privman, Daily Racing FormBobby Frankel, who rose from the streets of Brooklyn to become one of the most successful and respected trainers in the history of Thoroughbred racing, died early Monday morning at his home in Pacific Palisades, Calif., from complications of lymphoma.
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009Derby expands global presence
Jay Privman, Daily Racing FormKempton Park outside London won't make anyone's top 10 list of must-see European racetracks.
Story | Conversation | March 19, 2009Derby trail takes a few twists
Jay Privman, Daily Racing FormThe road to the 135th Kentucky Derby veered into several lanes over the weekend, an autobahn for stakes winners Quality Road and The Pamplemousse, potholes for Capt. Candyman Can and This Ones For Phil, and a stop sign for others.
Story | Conversation | March 02, 2009Hirsch, respected Form writer, dies at 80
Jay Privman, Daily Racing FormJoe Hirsch, whose writing and wit graced the pages of Daily Racing Form for nearly 50 years, died early Friday morning at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's disease. He was 80.
Story | Conversation | January 09, 2009Curlin, Big Brown lead Eclipse Award finalists
Jay Privman, Daily Racing FormBig Brown, Curlin, and Zenyatta, who dominated the headlines in 2008 and are the likeliest candidates to be Horse of the Year, are among the finalists for Eclipse Awards in their respective divisions.
Story | Conversation | January 08, 2009TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "americas cup" make the list?