Legends

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What’s in a (Race) Name? The Stunning Rallies of Silky Sullivan

His rallies from the back of the pack were breathtaking; in fact, they defied logic. Sixty years after his late-running exploits captured the attention of racing fans across the nation, the name “Silky Sullivan” is still brought to the forefront whenever a horse closes from far back to win a race.

But, of course, there will never be another horse quite like Silky Sullivan, because Silky Sullivan’s feats were Herculean in proportion and the stuff legends are made of.

Claiborne Farm: A Century of Success

In a complex sport where times are always changing and what is popular today might be forgotten by tomorrow, Claiborne Farm has defied the odds to survive and thrive for more than 100 years. The name resonates with power and is practically synonymous with “quality” and “racing history,” yet Claiborne – despite its legendary status – is far from just a name in the history books.

Remembering Man o’ War on the 100th Anniversary of His Birth

The horse voted best of the 20th Century on at least two polls was foaled 100 years ago on March 29.

Hangin’ With Haskin: The Legend of Smarty Jones

With Stewart Elliott being named the winner of this year’s prestigious George Woolf Award and with Smarty Jones’ birthday on Tuesday, Feb.

How I Met Bob Hope at the Races

One of the more exciting and memorable things about Thoroughbred racing is you never know who you will meet at the track or under the shedrow.

Growing up on the Jersey shore in the 1960s was as idyllic as it could get. Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons blasting on AM radio, the famous Max Ember’s hot dogs along the boardwalk and, of course, Monmouth Park — the track! It was a time of innocence and grace. (Well, the track and its patrons were graceful, I’m not so sure, in hindsight, about the innocence).

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