Eric DeCoster has it. That spark of his says something to the effect, I know where I am headed. DeCoster’s burning desire is to be an equine-industry sponge. When you talk to him, you realize, that this 20-year-old is wild about Thoroughbred racing, but with an inspired purpose.
Tag: The Life
Dale Day: The Passionate and Prepared Voice of Remington Park
On opening night at Remington Park in August, Dale Day sits atop his Oklahoma perch. That’s a nest that can be a lonely spot, as Day peers through the binoculars from the announcer’s booth. But Day has his share of company; there are equine athletes hearing his call over the loudspeakers, and every now and then, humans listen as well. Day speaks with an even tone, whether it is one on one or to the multitude. If he needs exhilaration for a stretch run, it’s at the ready.
Jockey Jacqueline Davis on Her First Saratoga Win, Breaking Barriers, and Future Goals
It's been far from an unusual sight to see three jockeys from the same family competing against each other at Saratoga Race Course this past summer.
Now Boarding: How Jockey Reylu Gutierrez Makes His Flight
Late in 2020 a phone call led to a partnership. Jockey Reylu Gutierrez was struggling.
