When Tom Durkin walks down Broadway in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., it is almost as if he is stepping back in time. Fans often stop him to remind him of one of his legendary race calls and to express their appreciation for his extraordinary career. Those conversations mean the world to Durkin. “You’re walking down the street and somebody stops you and has something really nice to say to you about you,” said Durkin. “I don’t know that a lot of people go through this world experiencing something like that. It’s one of the great blessings of my life.”
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Racing Mourns Loss of Jerry Moss, Who Raced Hall of Famer Zenyatta
After making a fortune finding and bringing musical acts to others, Thoroughbred owner Jerry Moss chose a similar approach when he landed on one of racing’s greats in Zenyatta — opting to share her with fans at every turn. On Aug. 16 the owner who helped bring so many fans to the sport died at age 88 at his home in Bel Air, Calif., surrounded by family and friends.
Going Out on Top: Julie Krone’s Magical 2003 Season
When Arcangelo sailed across the Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets’ finish line in early June, he gave Jena Antonucci a historic victory as the first woman to train the winner of a U.S. Triple Crown race.
Underappreciated Stars of the 1950s: Crafty Admiral, First Landing, and Tim Tam
As television became more popular in the 1950s, the sport of horse racing was soon accessible to a whole new sector of fans.
