There is some fantastic racing to savour at Longchamp on Sunday with the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe the undoubted jewel in the card. However, it’s sandwiched in between some high-quality races. The two-year-olds open proceedings in the Grand Criterium where National Stakes third St Mark’s Basilica can win for the all-conquering Aidan O’Brien. That’s […]
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Bob Ehalt and Tom Pedulla became fast friends when they met on their first day at Fordham Preparatory School in the Bronx, N.Y., in 1970. Bob soon introduced Tom to the joys of thoroughbred racing. They have endured some rough moments at the track, with Tom taking exception when Bob repeatedly smacks him on the back with a program as one of their horses launches an all-out drive. Much to Tom’s chagrin and the amusement of onlookers, Bob has been known to call for security as he proceeds to cash a $27 triple.
Ten years ago this summer, horse racing was at one of its periodic upticks in national exposure as fans were drawn to the exploits of an unbeaten star racemare based in Southern California, and by the time the 27th Breeders’ Cup World Championships arrived at Churchill Downs, excitement was at a fever pitch.
