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Claire Novak...dreary time when racing takes its' seasonal hiatus to warmer climes. Down off the high of Breeders' Cup competition, the sport enters a period of hibernation from which it casually peeks at the Dec...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 27, 2009Three to be thankful for
Jeremy Plonk, Special to ESPN.comThanksgiving means much more than getting out a nail punch from the tool shed and expanding your leather belt by a notch. It's a time to reflect and appreciate as much as anything; and those of us who work in, and enjoy, the horse racing industry truly have been blessed in 2009.
Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009That's why it's Horse of YEAR
Bill Finley, Special to ESPN.comThe divisive debate over Horse of the Year honors is not entirely about Rachel Alexandra versus Zenyatta, who the better horse is, or East versus West.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009Outtakes with O.J. Mayo
Kenny Mayne, ESPN The MagazineKenny Mayne chats with Grizzlies guard O.J. Mayo about NCAA regulations, shooting free throws underhand and taking in the sport of kings.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009
Change hits the Derby trail
Jeremy Plonk, Special to ESPN.comFor me, the annual end of the Breeders' Cup season marks the beginning of the Triple Crown pursuit.
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009Meals on big wheels
Jay Cronley, Special to ESPN.comThe doorbell rang a couple of days back to signal the delivery of a meal on wheels, a feast on airline wheels, game birds doused in winy herbs.
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009Zenyatta, 'Rachel' square off
Paul Moran, Special to ESPN.comIf the very soul of racing is difference of opinion, 2009 will be remembered among the best of years.
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009Remembering Colonel John
Garrett GomezARCADIA, Calif. -- It's always a little bittersweet for a jock to see a horse he's done well with go to stud. You know you'll never ride him again an...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 16, 2009Cup memories begin and end with Z
Jeremy Plonk, Special to ESPN.comAfter 48 hours of reflection, I tried to put the monstrous mare's victory into personal perspective.
Story | Conversation | November 10, 2009Back to Basics
Jay Cronley, Special to ESPN.comSometimes it's useful to observe the body language of trainers. Somebody with a chance to win is attentive.
Story | Conversation | November 10, 2009Mixed emotions
Garrett GomezARCADIA, Calif. -- When we saw Mikey and Zenyatta win the Breeders' Cup Classic, coming back through the crowd and the energy and the excitement, it was with mixed...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 09, 2009This Sporting Life: If I Were (Larry) King
Jeff MacGregor, Page 2Larry King's old newspaper column had a unique format, and Jeff MacGregor decided to channel it this week.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009Zenyatta a display of greatness
Claire Novak, Special to ESPN.comIt was what she did and how she did it that will have them talking for ages to come, for Zenyatta annihilated the Classic field.
Story | Conversation | November 07, 2009Horse of the Year? It's still Rachel
Bill Finley, Special to ESPN.comThere will not, of course, be two Horses of the Year or any sharing of the award. There can be only one, and that one is Rachel Alexandra.
Story | Conversation | November 07, 2009Best ever?
Jay Cronley, Special to ESPN.comClearly, November 7 was one of the greatest sports days in history.
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