Dick Francis, Jockey and Writer, Dies at 89
Mr. Francis’s notable but blighted career as a champion steeplechase jockey for the British royal family was eclipsed by a second, more brilliant career as a popular thriller writer. nytimes.com |
Elkhorn: Musketier beats Brass Hat at Keeneland
Closing day at Keeneland on Friday turned into old-timers day, as Musketier, a relative youngster of 8, beat 9-year-old Brass Hat to take the Grade 2, $200,000 Elkhorn Stakes for long-distance grass runners. sports.espn.go.com |
Piazza Di Spagna wins Belmont feature
Piazza Di Spagna rallied from last in the six-horse field to beat Keeping the Honor by three quarters of a length Thursday in the $42,000 feature ... rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
A Laugh at the Meadowlands
One More Laugh, driven by Tim Tetrick, captured the $1 million Meadowlands Pace in a photo finish over the favored Rock N Roll Heaven in East Rutherford, N.J. nytimes.com |
Me Love edges Ms. Short Pockets in Monmouth race
Me Love outlasted Ms. Short Pockets in a duel over the final 100 yards to post a head-length victory in the $82,000 featured race at Monmouth ... rssfeeds.usatoday.com |